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BOOK OF 



Veterinary Posology 



AND 



PRESCRIPTIONS 



BY 



OSCAE VICTOR BRUMLEY, V. S. 

Associate Professor of Veterinary Medicine 
Ohio State University 



COLUMBUS, OHIO 

1909 






Copyrighted 1909, by O. V. Brumley 



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JUL i5...rgo9 



PREFACE. 

This book has been prepared as a ready refer- 
ence to be used by the student during the course 
in materia medica and pharmacy. The metric sys- 
tem is used thro-out the book, but there is included 
a table of equivalents which would make it easy to 
be converted into the other system. It is hoped 
that the information contained in this book will be 
of assistance not only to the student but also to the 
practitioner as well. 
January 1, 1909. O. V. B. 



Posology and Prescriptions. 



WEIGHTS AND MEASURES. 



TROY OR APOTHECARIES WEIGHTS. 

20 grains make 1 scruple. 

3 scruples make 1 drachm. 

8 drachms make 1 ounce. 
12 ounces make 1 pound. 

apothecaries' MEASURE. 

60 minims make 1 fluid drachm. 

8 fluid drachms make 1 fluid ounce. 
16 fluid ounces make 1 pint. 

8 pints make 1 gallon. 

METRIC SYSjTEM. 

METRIC TABLE OF LENGTHS. 

10 Millimeters make 1 Centimeter. 

10 Centimeters make 1 Decimeter. 

JO Decimeters make 1 Meter. 

10 Meters make 1 Dekameter. 

10 Dekameters make 1 Hectometer. 

10 Hectometers make 1 Kilometer. 

10 Kilometers make 1 Myriameter. 

METRIC TABLE OF CAPACITIES. 

10 Milliters make 1 Centiliter. 
10 Centiliters make 1 Deciliter. 
10 Deciliters make 1 Liter. 
10 Liters make 1 Dekaliter. 
10 Dekaliters make 1 Hectoliter. 
10 Hectoliters make 1 Kiloliter. 
10 Kiloliters make 1 Myrialiter. 

METRIC TABLE OF WEIGHT. 

10 Milligrams make 1 Centigramme. 
10 Centigrammes make 1 Decigramme. 
10 Decigrammes make 1 Gramme. 
10 Dekagrammes make 1 Hectogramme. 
10 Hectogrammes make 1 Kilogramme. 
10 Kilogrammes make 1 Myriagramme. 



Equivalents in Weights and Measures. o 

EQUIVALENTS OF APOTHECARIES IN 
METRIC MEASURES. 

Minims. Cubic Centimeters. 

1 0.061 

a 0.123 

3 ^ 0.185 

4 ' 0.246 

5 0.308 

6 0.370 

7 0.431 

8 0.493 

9 0.554 

10 0.616 

11 0.678 

12 0.739 

13 0.801 

14 0.863 

15 0.924 

16 1.00 

17 1.06 

18 .: 1.12 

20 1.23 

30 1.84 

40 2.46 

50 3.08 

Fluid Drachms Cubic Centimeters. 

1 3.7 

2 7.39 

3 11.09 

4 15.00 

5 18.50 

6 22.50 

7 26.00 

Fluid Ounces. Cubic Centimeters. 

1 29.57 

2 59.14 

3 89.00 

4 118.29 



Posology and Prescriptions. 



Fluid Cubic 

Ounces. Centimeters. 

5 148.00 

6 177.42 

7 207 . 00 

8 236 . 59 

9 .' 266.16 

10 295.73 

12 , 355.00 

16 473 . 17 

20 591.50 

24 710.00 

32 946.35 

128 3785 . 43 

EQUIVALENTS OF APOTHECARIES IN METRIC 

WEIGHTS. 
Grain. Gramme. 

1-1000 000065 

1-500 000129 

1-250 000258 

1-200 000324 

1-150 00043 

1-120 00054 

1-100 00064 

1-75 00086 

1-60 .00108 

1-50 00129 

1-40 00162 

1-30 . .- 00216 

1-25 00259 

1-20 00324 

1-12 00540 

1-10 00649 

1-8 .0081 

1-6 0108 

1-5 0129 

1-4 0162 

1-3 0216 

1-2 0324 



Equivalents in Weights and Measures. " 

Grains. Grammes. 

1 .0648 

2 .1290 

3 . 1944 

4 2592 

5 3240 

6 3888 

7 : 4536 

8 . ., 5184 

9 5832 

10 . 6480 

11 7128 

12 . 7776 

13 8424 

14 9072 

15 9720 

20 1.2960 

25 . 1.6200 

30 .. 1.9440 

35 2.2680 

40 2.2920 

45 . 2.9160 

50 3 . 2400 

55 3 . 5640 

59 3 . 8232 

Drachms. Grammes. 

1 . 3.88 

2 7.776 

3 11.664 

4 : 15.552 

5 19.440 

6 23.328 

7 27.216 

Ounce. Grammes 

1 31.103 

2 62.207 

3 93.310 

4 124.414 



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Ounces. Grammes. 

5 155.517 

6 186.631 

7 217.7*^4 

8 248.828 

9 279 . 930 

10 311.035 

11 342.138 

12 373.242 

14 435.449 

16 497.656 

20 622.070 

24 . 746 . 484 

32 995.312 

48 1492 . 968 

64 1990 . 624 

100 3110.350 



From a practical standpoint the following ap- 
proximate equivalents may be m.ade: 

1 gramme — 15.4 grains. 

1 dec'gramme — 1.5 grains 

1 centigrr^mrne — 0.15 grain. 

1 milligramme — 0.015 grain. 

1 ki^0(7ramme — 15.432 q--?]*-<^ or about 2 2 lbs 

1 cub^'c centimeter — 16 minims. 

4 cubi'^ ren<*mei"^rs- 1 ^vid ''^a^h^^. 

16 cubic cei^'ti'^^eterc — 4 fu'd d^ach^s. 

32 cubic rentir^^e^ers — 1 Puid ounce. 

500 cub'c centime^er'^ — 1^,*^ fluid ounces. 

1000 cubic centimeters — 33.3 fluid ounces. 

Teaspoonful — 1 flu'd drachm. 

Dessertspponful — 2 fluid drachms. 

Tablespoonful — 4 fluid drachms. 

Winog^ps^ful — 2 ^u^'d ounces. 

Tearupful — 4 fluid ounces. 

Tumblerful- -8 fluid ounces. 



Solubility of Drugs. 



TO MAKE SOLUTIONS OF VARIOUS 
STRENGTHS. 

For ordinary use, dissolve the amount of the 
drug in one-half liter (500 c. c.) of water. 

1-100 per cent., use 0486 

1-50 per cent., use 0972 

1-30 per cent., use 1620 

1-20 per cent., use 2349 

1-15 per cent., use 2851 

1-10 per cent.^ use 4730 

1-5 per cent., use = 9460 

1-4 per cent., use 1 . 2626 

1-2 per cent., use 2.525 

1 per cent., use 5 . 050 

2 per cent., use 10.10 

3 per cent., use 15.15 

4 per cent., use 20.20 

5 per cent., use 25.25 

10 per cent., use 50 . 50 

20 per cent, use 101.00 

50 per cent., use 252.50 



TABLE OF SOLUBILITY OF SOME OF THE 

MOST IMPORTANT DRUGS. 

Water Alcohol 

Aret^nilide 200 Insouble 

Acidum boricum.... 25 15. 

Aci'-^um carbolicum. 15 Readily 

Acidum hvd"ochlor. Freely miscible. .Freelv miscible 
/^ridum lacticum. .. .Freely miscible. . Freely miscible 
'^cidum phosphor.. .Freely miscibL. .Freely miscible 

Acidum saicylicum. 450 2.4 

Acidum sulphuri- 

cum Freely miscible . . Freely miscible 

Acidum tannicum... 1.00 0.6 

Acidum tartaricum.. 0.80 2.5 

Aether 10.00 ...Freely miscible 

Alo'num.. 60.00 30.00 

Alumen 9.00 Insoluble 



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Ammonii bromidum. 1.50 30.00* 

Ammionii carbonas.. 5.00.,.. Partly soluble 

Ammonii chloridum. 3.00 Insoluble 

Amimonii et 

potassi tar 17.00 Insoluble 

Apomorphine 

hydrochlor 45.00 ......45.00 

Argenti .nitras Insoluble Insoluble 

Atropina 0.6 26.00 

Atropine sulphas..-.. 130.00 3.00 

Barium chlorid 0.4 0.00 

Bismuthi subcarbon. 2.5 Almost insoluble 

Bismuthi subnitras.. Insoluble Insoluble 

Calcii chloridum 1.5 8.00 

Calcii sulphas 410.00 Insoluble 

Camphora Very sparingly ...... Readily 

Chloral 0.8 0.8 

Chloroformum Sparingly Readily 

Cinchonina 3760 110.00 

Cinchonine sulphas. 66 10.00 

Cocaine hydro- 

chloras 4 3.50 

Codeina 80 3.00 

CreoHn Insoluble Readily 

Creosotum 150 Readily 

Cupri sulphas 2.6 ...... .Almost insoluble 

Eucalyptol Sparins*Iy Readily 

Ferri Arsenas Insoluble Insoluble 

Ferri chloridum. .. .Readilv Readily 

Ferri sulphas 1.8 Insoluble 

Glycerinum Readily Readily 

Hydrargyrum 

chlor. corrosivum. 16 3.00 

Hydrargyrum 

chlor. mite.. Insoluble Insoluble 

Hydrargyrum 

lodidum rubrum. .Insoluble 130.00 

Hyoscvamine 

sulphas 0.5 2.5 

Ichthyol Readily Partially 



Solubility of Drugs. 11 

lodoformum .......Very slight 100. 

lodum 5000 10 . 00 

Magnesii sulphas.... 1.5 Almost soluble 

Menthol Sparingly Readily 

Morp^hine 4350 ..300.00 

Morphine sulphas... 21. 702.00 

Napthol 

Pepsinum sac Readily Insoluble 

Phenacetin Sparingly 16. 

Physostigmine 

salicylas 150 12. 

Physostigmine 

hydrochloras Readily Readily 

Pilocarpine 

hydrochloras Readily Readily 

Plumbi acetas 2.3 21. 

Potassi bicarbonas.. 3.2 Almost insoluble 

Potassi bromidum.. 1.6 200. 

Potassi chloras .... 16.7 Insoluble 

Potassi iodidum .75 ..18. 

Potassi nitras 3.8 Sparingly 

Potassi perm'an 16 

Pyoktanin 75 Readily 

Quinine sulphas 740 65. 

Salol Sparingly 10. 

Santoninum Sparingly 40. 

Sodii bicaribonas 11.3 Insoluble 

Sodii boras 16 Insoluble 

Sodii bromidum 1.2 13. 

Sodii hyposulphas. . .65 Insoluble 

Sodii phosphas 5.8 '. Ins^lnhle 

Sodii sulphas 2.8 Insoluble 

Strychnine sulphas. . 50 109 . 

Sulphur precipi- 

tatum Insoluble Insoluble 

Thym'ol 1200 Very slight 

Zinci acetas 2.7 36. 

Zinci chloridum 0.3 Readily 

Zinci oxidum Insoluble Insoluble 

Zinci sulp'has 0.6 Insoluble 



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Posology and Prescriptions. 



DELIQUESCENT SALTS OR SUBSTANCES. 



Acidum Chromicum. 
Ammonii lodidum. 
Ammonii Nitras. 
Ammionii Valerianas. 
Aurii et Sodii 

Chloridum. 
Caffeina Citrata. 
Calcii Bromidum. 
Calcii Chloridum. 
Chloral. 

Ferri Chloridum. 
Ferri et Quininae 

Citras. 
Hyoscyaminae 

Hydrobromas. 
Hyoscyaminae Sulphas 
Lithii Bromidum. 
Lithii Citras. 
Lithii Salicylas. 
Ma.s^nesii Citras 

Granulatus. 
Pepsinum. 
Pilocarpinae Hydro- 

ohloras. 



Physostigminae 

Sulphas. 
Potassa. 

Potassa cum Calce. 
Potassii Acetas. 
Potassii Carbonas. 
Potassii Citras. 
Potassii Cyanidum. 
Potassii Hypophosphis 
Potassii Sulphis. 
Soda. 

Sodii Hypophosphis. 
Sodii lodidum. 
Sodii Nitris. 
Sparteinae Sulphas. 
Strontii Bromidum. 
Strontii lodidum. 
Zinci Bromidum. 
Zinci Chloridum. 
Zinci lodidum. 
All granular eft'er- 

vescemt salts. 



EFFLORESCENT SALTS. 



Acidum Citricum. 
Cadmii Sulphas. 
Codeina. 
Cupri Acetas. 
Cupri Sulphas. 
Ferri et Ammonii 

Sulphas. 
Ferri Sulphas. 
Ma^nesii Sulphas. 
Plumbi Acetas. 
Potassii Ferrocyanidum 
Quinine Salts. 



Sodii Arsenas. 
Sodii Acetas. 
Sodii Benzoas. 
Sodii Boras. 
Sodii Hyposulphis. 
Sodii Carbomas. 
Sodii Phosphas. 
Sodii Sulphas. 
Str-^-chnine Salts. 
Zinci Acetas. 
Zinci Sulphas. 



Therapeutical 'Agents. 13 

TABLE OF THERAPEUTICAL AGENTS. 

1. INTERNAL REMEDIES. 

A. Affecting Nutrition: 

Haematics (Blood Tonics). 
Alkalies. 
Acids. 
Digestants. 
Antipyretics. 
Alteratives. 

B. Affecting the Nervous and Muscular System: 

. (a) The Brain- 
Cerebral Excitants. 
Cerebral Depressants. 
Narcotics. 
Hypnotics. 
Analgesics. 
Anaesthetics. 

(b) The Spinal Cord — 

Motor Excitants. 
Motor Depressants. 

(c) Nerve Centers and Ganglionic System — 

Antispasmodics. 

Tonics. 

Antiperiodics. 

(d) Heart and Circulatory System — 

Cardiac Stimulants. 
Cardiac Sedatives. 
Vascular Stimulants. . . 

Vascular Sedatives. 

(e) Excretories — 

Diuretics. 

Renal Depressants. 

Vesical Tonics and Sedatives. 

Urinary Sedatives. 

Diaphoretics and Sudorifics. 

Anhidrotics. 

Antilithics. 



14 Posology and Prescriptions. 

C. Affecting Special Organs — Partly Through the 
Nervous System: 

(a) Organs of Respirations- 

Expectorants. 
Pulmonary Sedatives. 
Errhines. 
Sternutatories. 

(b) Alimentary Canal — 

Sialaeogues. 
Emetics. 
Purgatives. . 
Astringents. 
Stomachics. 

(c) The Liver — 

Hepatic Stimulants. 
Cholagogues. 
Hepatic Depressants. 

(d) Generative System — 

Ecbolics or Oxytoxics. 
Emmenagogues. 
Aphrodisiacs. 
Anaphrodisiacs. 

(e) Eyes (Ciliary Muscle) — 

Mydriatics. 
Myotics. 

II. EXTERNAL REMEDIES. 

A. Irritants: 

Rubefacients. 
Epispastics. 
Pustulants. 
Escharotics. 

B. Local Sedatives: 

Demulcents. 
Emollients. 



Therapeutical Classification of Drugs. 



15 



III. AGENTS WHICH ACT UPON ORGANISMS WHICH INFEST 
THE ANIMAL BODY. 

Antiseptics. . 

Disinfectants. 

Antizymotics. 

Anthelmintics. 

Antiparasitics. 

Antiperiodics. 



THERAPEUTICAL CLASSIFICATION OF 
DRUGS. 



Alteratives. 

Acid, Arsenous. 
Acid. Hydriodic. 
Ammonium Benzoate. 
Antimony Salts. 
Arsenic and Mercury 

Iodide Solution. 
Arsenites and 

Arsenates. 
Calcium Chloride. 
Colchicum. 
Copper Salts. 
Creosote and its 

Compounds. 
Gold Salts. 
Guaiacol and its 

Compounds. 
Ichthyol. 
Iodides, 
lodipin. 
Iodoform. 

Manganese Dioxide. 
Mercurials. 

Potassium Bichromate. 
Potassium Chlorate. 
Pulsatilla. 
Sanguinaria. 



Silver Salts. 
Stillingia. 
Sulphur. 

Suprarenal Capsule. 
Xanthoxylum. 
Zinc Salts. 

Analgesics. See . 

Anodynes, General. 
Anaphrodisiacs. 

Belladonna. 

Biromides. 

Bromipin. 

Camphor. 

Cocaine. 

Conium. 

Dipfi'talis. 

Gelsemium. 

Hyoscyamus. 

Opium. 

Stramonium. 

Anaesthetics, General. 

Chloroform. 

Ether. 

Ethyl Bromide. 

(Nitrous Oxide). 



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Po so logy and Prescriptions. 



Anaesthetics, Local. 

Ohloretone. 

Ether Spray. 

Ethyl Chloride. 

Eucaine. 

Holocaine. 

Menthol. 

Tropacocaine. 

Anodynes, General. 

Acetanilid. 

Acid, Salicylic. 

Aconitine. 

Antipyrine. 

Aspirin. 

Atropine. 

Bromides. 

Butyl-chloral Hydrate. 

Caffeine. 

Camphor Monobrom. 

Chloroform. 

Codeine. 

Gelseminine. 

Methylene Blue. 

Morphine Salts. 

Oil Gaultiheria. 

Phenacetin. 

Anodynes, Local. 

Acid, Carbolic. 

Aconite, Tincture. 

Aconitine. 

Ammonia water. 

Atropine. 

Belladonna. 

Chloroform. 

Chloral Hydrate. 

Guaiacol. 

Ichthyol. 

Pos.-l 



Antacids or Alkalines. 

Calcium Carbonate. 
Lime Water. 
Lithium Carbonate. 
Magnesia. 

Magnesium Carbonate. 
Potassium Bicarbonate 
Potassium Carbonate. 
Potassium Hydrate. 
Sodium Bicarbonate. 
Sodium Carbonate. 
Sodium Hydrate. 

Anthelmintics. 

Aspidium. 

Chenopodium. 

Koussein. 

Naphtalin. 

Oil Turpentine. 

Extract Male Fern. 

Pelletierine Tannate. 

Pumpkin Seed. 

Quassia Infusion. 

Santonin with Calomel 

So'dium Santoninate. 

Spi^elia. 

Thymol. 

Anti-emetics. 

Acid, Hydrocyanic. 

Bismuth Subcarbonate. 

Bismuth Subnitrate. 

Bromides. 

Cerium Oxalate. 

Chloroform. 

Codeine. 

Ether. 

Menthol. 

Morphine. 

Orexine Tannate. 



Thcrateutical Classi.^caticn of DrviPj. 



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Anti?:alactagogues. 

A.Raricin. 

Belladonna. 

Camphor; topically. 

Conium. 

Ero^ot. 

Iodides. 

Saline Purgatives. 

Antihydrotics. 

Acid, Camphoric. 
Acid, Gallic. 
Acid. Tannic. 
Asraricin. 
Atropine. 
Lead Acetate. 
Picrotoxin. 
Quinine. 
Salicin. 

Antilithics. 

Acid, Benzoic. 
Alkalies. 
Benzoates. 
Lithium Salts. 
M.a,Q:nesium Citrate. 
Magnesium Oxide. 
Piperazine. 

Potassium Bicarbonate 
Potassium Carbonate. 
Potassium Citrate. 
Sodium Bicarbonate. 
Sodium Phosphate. 
Sodium Salicylate. 

Antiparasitics. 

See Parasiticides. 

Antiperiodics. 

Acid, Arsenous. 
Acid, Picric. 



Arsenites. 

Berberine Carbonate. 

Cinchona and ^ 

Alkaloids. 
Methylene Blue. 
Quinine. 
Salicin. 

Antiphlogistics. See 

also Antipvretics. 
Aconite, Tincture. 
A.ntimony-Potassium 

Tartrate. 
Gelsemium. 
Ichthyol; internally. 
Lead Salts. 
Opium. 

Antipyretics. 

Acetanilid. 
Acid, Benzoic. 
Acid. Carbolic. 
Acid, Salicylic. 
Aconite, Tincture. 
Ammonium Acetate: 

Solution. 
Ammonium Benzoate. 
Aspirin. 
Phenacetin. 
Quinine and Salts. 
Resorcin. 
Veratrum Viride, 

Tincture. 

Antiseptics. See also 

Disinfectants. 
Acetanilid. 
Acid Benzoic; and 

Benzoates. 
Acid, Boric; and 

Borates. 



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Posology and Prescriptions. 



Acid, Carbolic. 
Acid, Picric. 
Aris'tol. 

Bismuth, Eenzoate. 
Bismuth Oxyiodide. 
Bismuth, Sub.o^allate. 
Borolyptol. 
Chlorine Water. 
Creolin. 

Creosote and i's com- 
pounds. 
Eucalyntol. 
Formaldehyde. 
Glycozone. 
Hydroeren Peroxide 
Hydrozone. 
Ichthyol. 

lodol. 

Lh-ierire. 

Mia^ncsium SaHcylate. 

Magnesium Sulphite. 

Mercury Bichloride. 

Mercury Cyanide. 

Mercury Qixycyanide. 

Naphtalin. 

Naphtol. 

Oil Cade. 

Oil Eucalyptus. 

Oil Gaultherin. 

Oil Pinus Svlvestris. 

O^il Turpentine. 

Potassium Chlorate. 

Potassium 

Permano:anate. 
Pyoktanin. 
Quinine. 
Pesorcin. 
Salol. 
Silver Citrate. 



Silyer Nitrate. 
Sodium Biborate. 
Sodium Bisulphite. 
Sodium Salicylate. 
Sodium Sulphocar- 

bolate. 
Sodium Thiosulpha'.e 
Tannoform. 
Terebene. 
'^hyrrol. 
'eroform. 
Zi'Tc ^arbola+e. 
Zinc Permanganate. 
Zinc Sulphocarbolate. 

Antisialagogues. 

Atropine. 

Belladonna. 

Tocaine Hydrochlorate 

Myrrh. 

Opium, 

Potassium Chlorate. 

Sodium Borate. 

Antispasmodics. 

Acid, Camphoric. 
Ammonium 

Valerianate. 
Amyl Nitrite. 
Atropine. 
Bromides. 
Bromoform. 
Camphor. 

Camphor Monobrom. 
Chloral Hydrate. 
Chloroform. 
Coniine Hydrobromate 
Eserine. 
Ether. 
Ethyl Bromide. 



Therapeutical Classiiication of Drugs. 



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Ethyl Iodide. 
Hyoscine Hydrobro- 

mate. 
Hyoscyamus. 
Lactucarium. 
Lobelia. 
Lupulin. 
M'orphine. 
Musk. 
Nitrites. 
Nitroglycerine. 
Opium. 
Paraldehyde. 
Pulsatilla: tincture. 
Stramonium. 
Zinc Valerianate. 

Antituberculars. 

Acid, Cinnamic. 
Acid, Sulphurous. 
Arsenical Compounds. 
Cantharidin. 
Cod-Liver Oil. 
Creosote and its 

Compounds. 
Guaiacol and Salts. 
Glycerinophosphates. 
Ichthyol. 

Iodoform, topically. 
Menthol. 
Methylene Blue. 
Sodium Cacodylate. 
Sodium Cinnamate. 
Sodium Formate: Sub- 

cutaneously. 

Antizymotics. See An- 
tiseptics and Disin- 
fectants. 

Aperients. See Cath- 
artics. 



Aphrodisiacs. 

Cantharides. 
Damiana. 

Glycerinophosphates. 

Gold. 

Nux Vomica. 

Phosphorus. 

Strychnine. 

Astringents. 

Acid, Chromic. 

Acid, Gallic. 

Acid, Lactic. 

Acid, Tannic. 

Alum. 

Aluminum Acetate: 
Solution. 

Aluminum Chloride. 

Aluminum Sulphate. 

Bismuth Salts. 

Copper Acetate. 

Copper Sulphate. 

Hydrastine Hydro- 
chlorate. 

Hydrastis. 

Ichthyol. 

Iron Sulphate, and 
other iron salts. 

Lead Acetate, and 
•other lead salts. 

Potassium Bichromate. 

Silver Citrate. 

Silver Nitrate. 

Zinc Acetate. 

Zinc Sulphate. 

Astringfents, Intestinal. 

Acid, Lactic. 
Acid, Tannic. 
Bismuth Salts. 



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Posology mid Prescriptions. 



Catechu. 

Geranium. 

Kino. 

Krameria. 

Lead Acetate. 

Silver Nitrate. 

Tannalbin. 

Cardiac Sedatives. 
Acid, Hydrocyanic. 
Aconite. 

Antimony preparations 
Chloroform. 
Digitalis. 
Gelsemium. 
Pilocarpine. 
Veratrine. 
Veratrum Viride. 

Cardiac Stimulants. 

Ammonia. 

Ammonium Carbonate. 

Atropine. 

Caffeine. 

Digitalis. 

Ether. 

Nitroglycerin. 

(Oxygen). 

Sparteine Sulphate. 

StPophanthus. 

Strychnine. (Tonic). 

Carminatives. 

Anise. 

Calumba. 

Caosicum. 

Cardamom. 

Caraway. \ 

Cascarilla. 

Chamomile. 

Cinchona. 



Cinnamon. 

Cloves. 

Gentian. 

GinRor. 

Nutmeg. 

Nux Vomica. 

Oil Cajuput. 

Oil Mustard. 

Orange Peel. 

Orexine Tannate. 

Pepper. 

Pimenta. 

Quassia. 

Sassafras. 

Serpentaria. 

Cathartics. 
Laxatives: 

Cascara Sagrada. 

Figs. 

Glycerin. 

Magnesium Carbonate. 

Magnesium Oxide. 

Manna. 

Oil Almond, expressed 

Oil Olive. 

Rhamnus Cathart. 

Rhamnus Frang. 

Sulphur. 

Saline Purgatives: 
Magnesium Citrate. 
M'agnesium Sulp'hate. 
Potassium Bitartrate. 
Potassium Tartrate. 
Potassium and Sodium 

Tartrate. 
Sodium Phosphate. 
Sodium Sulphate. 
Sodium Tartrate. 



Therapeutical Classification of Drugs. 



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Simple Purgatives: 
Aloes. 
Calomel. 
Castor Oil. 
Rhubarb. 
Senna. 

Drastic Cathartics: 

Colocynth. 

Elaterium. 

Euonynim. 

Gamboge. 

Jalap. 

Oil. Croton. 

Podophyllin. 

Scammony. 

Hydrap"ORues: 

Drastic Cathartics in 

larp:e doses. 
Saline Purgatives. 

Cholagogues: 
Aloin. 
Euonynim. 
Leptandrin. 
Mercurials. 
Ox-Gall. 
Podophyllum. 

Caustics. See 

Escharotics. 

Cerebral Depressants. 

See also Narcotics. 

Anaesthetics, general. 
Antispasmodics; 

several. 
Hypnotics. 
Narcotics, 



Cerebral Stimulants. 

Alcohol. 

Amyl Nitrite. 

Atropine. 

Belladonna. 

Caffeine. 

Cannabis. 

Coca. 

Cocaine. 

Coffee. 

Ether. 

Nitroglycerin. 

Strychnine. 

Cholagogues. See 
Cathartics; also Hep- 
atic Stimulants. 
Constructives. See 
Tonics. 
Counter-irritants. 
See Irritants. 

Demulcents. 

Acacia. 

Albumin. 

Althea. 

Cetraria. 

Chondrus. 

Elm. 

Flaxseed. 

Gelatin. 

Glycerin. 

Oil Almond expressed. 

Oil Olive.- 

Starch. 

Deoxidizers. ( Reduc 
ing Agents). 

Acid, Pyrogallic. 

Ichthyol. 

Resorcin. 



09 



Posology and Prescriptions. 



Depilatories. 

Barium Sulphide. 

Calcium Oxide. 

(Calcium Sulphydrate; 

Cautery. 

Sodium Ethylate. 

Sodium Sulphide. 

Diaphoretics and 
Sudorifics. 

Acid. Salicylic and 
Salicylates. 

Aconite. 

Ammonium Acetate 

Camphor. 

Dover's Powder. 

Ether. 

Guaiac. 

Opium. 

Pilocarpine Hydro- 
chlorate. 

Potassium Citrate. 

Potassium Nitrite. 

Sodium Nitrite. 

Spirit Nitrous Ether. 

Veratrum Viride. 

Digestives. 

Acid, Hydrochloric. 

Acid, Lactic. 

Ingluvin. 

Lactopeptine. 

Malt. 

Orexin Tannate. 

Pancreatin. 

Papain. 

Pepsin. 

Disinfectants. See also 

Deodorants. 
Acid, Boric. 



Acid, Carbolic. 

Acid, Sulphurous. 

Aluminum Chloride. 

Am;monium Persul- 
phate. 

Borates. 

Calcium Permanganate 

Chlorine Water. 

Creolin. 

Eucalyptol. 

Formaldehyde. 

Glycozone. 

Hydrogen Peroxide. 

Hydrozone. 

Iron Sulphate. 

Lime. Chlorinated. 

Mercury, Bichloride. 

Naphtol. 

Oil Eucalyptus. 

Potassium Permanga- 
nate. 

Solution Chlorinated 
Soda. 

Thymol. 

Zinc Chloride. 

Diuretics. 

Adonis Vernalis. 

Ammonium Acetate. 

Apocynum. 

Atropine. 

Belladonna. 

Cactus Grandiflorus. 

Caffeine. 

Convallamarin. 

Copaiba. 

Cubebs. 

Digitalis preparations. 

Diuretin. 

Juniper. 



Therapeutical Classi^cation of Drugs. 



23 



Kava Kava. 

Lithium Salts. 

Matico. 

Nitrites. 

Oil Juniper. 

Oil Santal. 

Pilocarpine Hydro- 

chlor. 
Piperazine. 
Potassium Acetate 
Potassium Bitartrate. 
Potassium Citrate. 
Potassium Nitrate. 
Sodium Acetate. 
Sodium Nitrate. 
Sparteine Sulphate. 
Spirit Nitrous Ether. 
Sauill. 

Strophanthus. 
Theobromine. 

Ecbolics. See 

Oxytocics. 

Emetics. 

Antimony and Potas- 
sium Tartrate. 

Apomorphine Hydro- 
chlor. 

Copner sulphate. 

Emetine. 

Ipecac. 

Mercury Subsulphate. 

Mustard with tepid 
water. 

Zinc Sulphate. 

Emmenagogues. 

Aloes. 

Cantharides. 

ErgQt, 



Guaiac. 

Iron C'hloride and other 

salts of iron. 
Mang^anese Dioxide. 
Myrrh. 
Pennyro3^al. 

Potassium Permangan. 
Rue. 
Savine. 
Tansy. 

Errhines. (Sternuta 
tories). 

Cubebs. 

Sanguinarine. 

Veratrine. 

White Hellebore. 

Escharotics. 

Caustics. 
Acid, Acetic Glacial. 
Acid, Arsenous. 
Acid, Carbolic. 
Acid, Carbolic, Iodized. 
Acid, Chromic. 
Acid, Lactic. 
Acid, Nitric. 
Alum Burnt. 
Copper Sulphate. 
Iodine. 
Potassa. 
Silver Nitrate. 
Soda. 

Sodium Ethylate. 
Zinc Chloride. 

Expectorants. 

Acid, Benzoic. 
Ammoniac. 

Ammonium Carbonate. 
Ammonium Chloride. 



24 



Posology and Prescriptions. 



Ammonium Salicylate. 
Antimony and 

Potassium Tartrate. 
Antimony Salts in 

general. 
Apomorphine Hydro- 

chlor. 
Balsam Tolu. 
Benzoates. 

Emetine in small doses 
Glycyrrhizin, Am- 

moniated. 
Ipecac. 
Lobelia. 

Oil Turpentine. 
Pilocarpine Hydroch- 

lor. 
Potassium Iodide. 
Sano:uinarine. 
Saponin. 
Sene.Qfin. 
Squill. 
Tar. 
Tere'bene. 

Galactagogues. 

Acid, Lactic. 

Alcohol. 

Ammonium Chloride. 

Castor Oil; topically. 

Extract Malt. 

laborandi. 

Pilocarpine Hydrochlor 

Gastric Tonics. 

(Stomachics.) 

Alkalies; before meals. 
Aromatics. 

Berberine Carbonate. 
Bismuth Salts. 
Bitters. 



Carminatives. 
Hydrastis. 
Ichthalbin. 
Nux Vomica. 
Orexine Tannate. 
Quassin. 

Hematinics. 

Arsenical Compounds. 
Ext. Bone Marrow. 
Hemo-^allol. 
Hemo.a:lobin. 
Iron Compounds. 
Manganese Com- 
pounds. 
Sodium Cacodylate. 

Hemostatics. See 
Styptics and Hemo- 
statics. 

Hepatic Depressants. 

Lessening Bile: 

Lead Acetate. 
Purgatives; many of 

them. 
Morphine. 
Opium. 
Quinine. 

Lessenino^ Urea: 
Colchicum. 
Morphine. 
Opium. 
Quinine. 

LesseninsT Glycogen 
Arsenic- 
Antimony. 
Codeine. 
Dionin. 



Therapeutical Classification of Dnt^s. 



Morphine. 

Opium. 

Phosphorus. 

Hepatic Siimulants. 

Acid, Benzoic. 

Acid, Nitric. 

Acid, Nitrohydrochlor. 

Aloes. 

Ammonium Chloride. 

Amyl Nitrite. 

Antimony. 

Arsenic. 

Benzoates. 

Calomel. - 

Colocynth. 

Euonynim. 

Podop-hyllin. 

Resin Jalap. 

San,8:uinarine. 

Sodium Bicarbonate. 

Sodium Phosphate. 

Sodium Salicylate. 

Sodium Sulphate. 

Hypnotics (Soporifics), 

Acetanilid. 
Apomorphine Plydro- 

chlor. ~ 
Bromides. 
Cannabin Tannate. 
Chloral Hydrate. ' . 
Chloralose. 
Chloretone. 
Codeine. 
Dionin. 

Duboisine Sulphate. 
Hyoscine - Hydrobrom. 
Hyoscyamine. 
Morphine. 
Paraldehyde. 



Sulfonal. 

Trional. 

Urethane. 

Intestinal Astrin^j^ents. 

See Astring-ents. 

Irritants. 

Rubefacients: 
Ammonia. . - 

Arnica. 
Capsicum. 
Iodine. 
Menthol. 
Mustard. 
Oil Turpentine. 
Oleoresin Capsicum. 

Pustulants: 

Antimony and Potas- 
sium Tartrate. 

Oil Croton. 

Silver Nitrate. 
Vesicants: 

Acid. Acetic. Glacial. 

Cantharides. 

Chrysaro'bin. 

Oil Mustard. 

Laxatives. See Cath- 
artics. 

Motor Depressants. 

Acid, Hydrocyanic. 
Aconite. 
Amyl Nitrite. 
Apomorphine Hydro- 

chlor. . 
Bromides. 
Bromipin. 
Bromoform, 



26 



Pomology and Prescriptions. 



Chloral Hydrate. 
Chloroform (large 

doses). 
Coniine Hydro'bromate 
Gelsemium. 
Gold Bromide. 
Loibelia. 
Muscarine. 
Nitrites. 
Nitroglycerin. 
Physostigmine 

(Eserine). 
Quinine (large doses). 
Sparteine Sulphate. 
Veratrum Viride. 

Motor Excitants. 

Alcohol. 

Atropine. 

Belladonna. 

Brucine. 

Camphor. 

Chloroform. 

Nux Vomica. 

Picrotoxin. 

Pilocarpine Hydrochlor 

Pyridine. 

Strychnine. 

Mydriatics. 

Atropine. 

H'omatropine Hydro- 
brom. 

Hyoscine Hydrobrom. 

Scopolamine Hydro- 
brom. 

Myotics. 

Arecoline Hydrobrom. 

Physostigmine. 
(Eserine). 

Pilocarpine Hydrochlor 



Narcotics. See also 
Hypnotics. 
Chloroform. 
Chloral Hydrate. 
Conium. 
Hyoscine. 
Hyoscyamine. 
Morphine. 
Opium. 
Stramonium. 

Oxytocics (Ecbolics). 
Cotton Root Bark. 
Ergot. 
Hydrastine. 
Hydrastinine Hydro- 
chlor. 
Pennyroyal. 
Quinine. 
Rue. 
Savine. 

Parasiticides. 

See Antiseptics and 
Disinfectants. 
Purgatives. See Cath- 
artics. 
Refrigerants. 

Acid, Citric. 
A'cid Phosphoric, Dil. 
Acid Tartaric. 
Ammonium Acetate. 
Magnesium Citrate. 
Magnesium- Sulphate. 
Potassium Bitartrate. 
Potassium Citrate. 
Potassium Nitrate. 
Potassium Tartrate. 
Sodium Nitrate. 
Sodium Tartrate. 



Therapeutical Classification of Drugs. 



Resolvents (Dis- 
cutients). 

Arsenic. 

Ichthyol. 

Iodides. 

Iodine. 

lodipin. 

lodole. 

Mercurials. 

Thiosinamine. 

Respiratory Depres- 
sants. 

Acid, Hydrocyanic. 

Aconite. 

Chloral. 

Chloroform. 

Conium. 

Gelsemium. 

Muscarine. 

Opium. 

Physostigma. 

Veratrum Viride. 

Respiratory Stimulants. 

Aspidiosperma. 
(Quebracho.) 
Aspidiospermine. 
Atropine. 
Caffeine. 
Cocaine. 
Strychnine. 

Restoratives. See 
Hematinics, Tonics. 

Rubefacients. See Ir- 
ritants. 

Sedatives (NerveV See 

also Depressants. 

Acetanilid. 



Acid, Hydrobromic. 

Amy! Nitrite. 

Antipyrin. 

Bromides. 

Bromipin. 

Bromoform. 

Butyl-Chloral Hydrate. 

Camphor. 

Camphor, Monabrom. 

Cardamom. 

Chloral Hydrate. 

Chloroform. 

Cocaine. 

Codeine. 

Conium. 

Ethyl Bromide. 

Hyoscine Hydrobrom. 

Hyoscyamine. 

Hyoscyamus. 

Lactucarium. 

Lavender. 

Lobelia. 

Morphine. 

Paraldehyde. 

Scopolamine Hydro- 
brom. 

Stramoniumx," tincture. 

Sulfonal. 

Urethane. 

Valerian, and Valerian- 
ates. 

Sialagogues. 

(Ptyalagoo^ues). 

Acids and Alkalies. 

Antimony Compounds. 

Capsicum. 

Ginger. 

Iodine Compounds, 

Mercurials, 



28 



Posology and Prescriptions. 



Muscarine. 

Mustard. 

Pilocarpine Hydrochlor 

Pyrethrum. 

Soporifics. See 

■ HypnoDtics. 

Spinal Stimulants. 

See also Motor Excit- 
ants. 
Alcohol. 
Atropine. 

Camphor; small doses. 
Nux Vomica. 
Picrotoxin. 
Strychnine. 

Sternutatories. See 

Errhines. 

Stomachics. 

See Gastric Tonics. 

Styptics and Hemo- 
statics. 

Acid, Gallic. 

Acid, Tannic. 

Adrenalin. 

Alum. 

Antipyrine. 

Copper Sulphate. 

Extract Suprarenal 
Capsule. 

Hamamelis. 

Hydrastinine Hydro- 
chlor. 

Iron Chloride. Ferric. 

Iron Subsulphate.. 

Lead Acetate. 

Manganese Sulphate. 



Oil Turpentine. 
Silver Nitrate. 
Stypticin. 
Terpinol. 

Sudorifics. See 
Diap'horetics. 

Teniafuges. See 

Anthelmintics. 

Tonics, General. 

See also Hematinics. 

VeRetab'le Tonics: 
Bitters. 

Berberine Carbonate. 
Cinchona Alkaloids 

and Salts. 
Cod-Liver Oil. 
Eucalyptus. 
Hydrastis. 
Quassin. 
Salicin. 

Mineral Tonics: 

Acids, Mineral. 

Acid, Arsenous, and its 

salts. 
Acid, Hypophos- 

phorous. 
Acid Lactic. 
Bismuth Salts. 
Calcium Glycerinophos 
Copper Salts; small 

doses. 
Gold Salts. 
•Glycerinophosphates. 
Hypophtdsphites. 
Icht'hyol. 
Iron Compounds. 



Therapeutical Agents Defined. -^ 



Man.^anese Compounds Vaso-Dilators. 

Phosphorus. Amyl Nitrite. 

Vaso-Constrictors. Yj-^^^' i 

- Nitrosrlycerin. 

Adrenalin. Potassium Nitrite. 

ErRot. - Sodium Nitrite. 

Extract Suprarenal Spirit Nitrous Ether. 

Capsule. 

Hydrastine Hydro- Vermicides. See 

chlorate. Anthelmintics. 
Hydrastinine Hydro- 

chlor. Vesicants. See Irritants 
Stypticin. 



THERAPEUTICAL AGENTS DEFINED. 



Haematics restore the quality of the blood to nor- 
mal condition. They exert a direct influence on the 
composition of the blood: e. g.. preparations of iron, 
of manganese, cod-liver oil, etc. 

Alkalies act, in the concentrated form, as caustics 
(escharotics), but when diluted, as antacids. Dilute 
alkalies if given before meals, however, will stimu- 
late the production of the acid gastric juice. The 
carbonates of potassa and soda and the bicarbonates, 
also preparations of the alkaline earths, such as 
lime-water and mixtures of magnesium carbonate, 
are good examples. Some of the salts of the alka- 
lies have a remote antacid effect, becoming decom- 
posed in the blood and excreted in the urme, which 
it renders less acid. 

Acids — These have an action opposite to that of 
the alkalies. When much diluted, they are admin- 
istered for the purpose of checking hyper-acidity 
of the stomach, by stimulating the production of 
the alkaline pancreatic juice and checking the acid 
gastric juice. 



30 P OS logy and Prescriptions. 

Digestants. — Agents which effect solution (diges- 
tion) of food in the alimentary canal. Examples: 
Pepsin, pancreatin, trypsin, papain, etc. 

Antipyretics. — Agents which reduce the tem.pera- 
ture of the body, either by reducing the circulatiom 
or diminishing tissue change, or favoring the loss 
of heat through radiation, conduction, etc. Ex- 
amples: Quinine, aconite, antipyrlne, antimony, etc. 

Alteratives.— A term used to designate a class of 
agents which alter the course of morbid conditions, 
modifying the nutritive processes while promoting 
waste, by stimulating secretion, absorption and the 
elimination of morbid deposits; especially used In 
the chronic diseases of the skin. Employed in the 
treatment of phthisis, syphilis, gout, neuralgia, asth- 
ma, etc. Examples: Arsenious acid, mercury, iodine 
and the iodides, sarsaparilla, guaiac, colchlcum, still- 
ingia, etc. 

Cerebral Excitants. — Agents which^ increase the 
functional activity of the cerebrum, without causing 
any subsequent depression of 'brain function. Ex- 
amples: Camphor, valerian, caffeine, cannabis (in 
sma!l doses), etc. 

Cerebral Depressants have an opposite effect to 
the preceding, lessening brain activity. Some of 
the drugs of this class are employed as hypnotics 
or as analgesics. 

Narcotics. — Agents which lessen the sensibility 
to pain and cause sleep. A narcotic will abolish 
pain, while an anodyne will frequently merely over- 
come wakefulness. Examples: Opium, cannabis in- 
dica. belladonna, humulus, etc. 

[Hypnotics. — Agents which induce sleep and will 
often abolish pain and cause neither deliriant nor 
narcotic effects. Examples: Chloral, sulphonal, tri- 
onal, the bromides, etc. 

Analgesics. — Agents which relieve pain by their 
effect upon the sensory centers; the term is synony- 



Therapeutical Agents Denned. 31 

mous with anodynes. The oreneral anodynes, when 
taken internally, affect the whole orpranism: local 
anodynes affect the part to which they are apolied, 
some by their depression of the terminal nerve or- 
pTPtic in the skin, other? bv reducing- the ^ocal cir- 
rnlation Examples: Opium belladonna, hyoscya- 
^us. aconite, antipyrine, acetanilid. etc. 

Anaesthetics. — ^eents which suspend conscious- 
ness and temporarily destroy sensation. The local 
anaesthetics affect only the part to which th^y are 
applied, and diminish or temporarily destroy the 
sensi'bilitv of the part. Examples: Ether, chloro- 
form, n:trou<5 oxide, etc. Local anaesthetics: Co- 
caine carbolic acid, ether spray, etc. 

Motor Excitants. — Agents which increase the 
functional activity of the spinal cord and the motor 
apparatus, invigorating the action of the heart and 
lungs. Examples: Nux vomica, strychnine, etc. 

Motor Depressants have an opposite effect to the 
motor excitants, lowering the functional activity of 
the spinal cord and motor apparatus. Examples* 
Alcohol, opium, aconite, conium, belladonna etc. 

Antispasmodics, — Agents acting on the nervous 
system in various ways. They prevent or allay ir- 
regular action or spasm of voluntary and involun- 
tary muscles. This is accomplished frequently by 
a sedative influence upon the nerve centers, while 
a few others exert their influence by stimulating 
the nerve centers. Examples: Alcohol, ether, va- 
lerian, camphor asafoetida, musk, the bromides, hy- 
drocyanic acid, etc. 

Tonics. — Agents which increase the vigor and 
tone of the system by improving the appetite, fa- 
voring digestion and assimilation, and adding 
strength to the circulatory system. Examples: Gen- 
tian, columbo, quinine, etc. 

Antiperiodics. — Agents which prevent or check 
the return of diseases which recur periodically, pos- 



32 Posology and Prescriptions. 

sibly by a toxic action upon the microbes in the 
blood, which are supposed to cause the disease; but 
little is known of their mode of action. The typical 
antiperiodic, quinine, has, however, a decided effect 
upon the heart and brain, as well as other parts of 
the nervous system. 

Cardiac Stimulants, as the name implies, are 
agents which increase the hearths action, the force 
and frequency of the pulse. Examples: Ether, al- 
cohol, atropine, sparteine, nitroglycerine, etc. 

Cardiac Sedatives allay and control palpitation and 
overaction of the heart. Examples: Aconite, vera- 
trum viride, digitalis, antimony, etc. 

Vascular Stimulants. — Agents which 'dilate the 
peripheral vessels and increase the peripheral circu- 
lation. Members of this class also strengthen the 
heart's action, and are advantageously employed in 
debilitated conditions of the central orgatis of the 
circulation. Examples: Alcohol, preparations of 
ammonia, caffeine, digitalis, strophanthus, etc. 

Vascular Sedatives. — Agents which lessen' the 
capillary circulation and raise the blood pressure 
by stimulating the vasomotor center or its mechan- 
ism and the walls of the vessels. Examples: Ergot, 
digitalis, opium, salts of iron, etc. 

Diuretics. — Agents which increase the secretion 
of urine, acting either directly upon the secreting 
cells of the 'kidneys or by raising the general or 
local arterial tension. Employed in acute conges- 
tion and inflammation of the kidneys and In drop- 
sies. Examples: Squill, scoparius, triticum, and 
organic salts of the alkalies. 

Renal Depressants. — Agents which lower the ac- 
tivity of the renal cells, thereby lessening the uri- 
nary secretion. Examples: Morphine, quinine, ergot, 
etc. 

Vesical Tonics and Sedatives. — Agents acting upon 
the bladder, in the one case increasing the tone of 

Pos.— 2 



Therapeutical 'Agents Defined. 33 

the muscular fibers and in the other lessening the 
irritability of that organ. Examples: Tonics — 
strychnine, cantharis, belladonna, etc.; sedatives — 
opium, buchu, uva ursi, pareira, etc. 

Renal Sedatives — Agents which exert a sedative 
action upon the whole urinary tract. Examples: 
Copaiba, cubebs^ etc. 

Diaphoretics and Sudorifics.— Agents which in- 
crease the action of the skin and promote perspira- 
tion. Examples: Dover's powder, jaborandi, cam- 
phor, sweet spirits of niter, etc. 

Anhidrotics. — Agents which check perspiration. 
Examples: Atrooine, zinc salts, acids, etc. 

Antilithics. — Agents used to prevent the forma- 
tion of insoluble concretions or to dissolve concre- 
tions when formed in the ducts. Examples: Salts 
of lithia, potassium, benzoic acid, etc. 

Expectorants. — Agents w^hich are employed to fa- 
cilitate the expulsion of bronchial secretions and to 
modify the character of these when a'bnormal. Ex- 
amples: Ammonium chloride, the aromatic balsams, 
squill, licorice, senega, etc. 

Pulmonary Sedatives. — Agent which allay the ir- 
ritability of the respiratory center and the nerves 
of the lungs and bronchial tubes. Examples: Bella- 
donna, opium, hyoscyamus, hydrocyanic acid, etc. 

Errhines and Sternutatories are agents which af- 
fect locally the nasal mucous membrane, producing 
sneezing and an increase of nasal secretion. They 
also indirectly stimulate the vasomotor centers and 
at the same time excite the respiratory centers. 
Examiples: Ipecacuanha, sanguinaria, veratrine, etc. 

[Sialagogues. — Agents which prom'ote the secre- 
tion and flow of saliva from the salivary glands. 
Examples: Pyrethrum, mezereum, the mercurials 
and antimonials, etc. 

Emetics. — Agents which cause vomiting, acting 



34 * Po so logy and Prescriptions. 

directly upon the nerves of the stomach or acting 
through the blood upon the vomiting center, or by 
reflex irritation of the vomiting center. Examples: 
Mustard, zinc sulphate, apomorphine, ipecacuanha, 
tartar emetic, etc. 

Purgatives produce evacuation of the contents of 
the intestinal canal by increasing secretion along 
the tract, by exciting peristaltic action, etc. Ex- 
amples: Podophyllum, colocynth, jalap^ croton oil, 
magnesium sulphate, etc. 

Astringents — Agents which produce contraction 
of muscular fiber, v^hich coagulate albumen and 
lessen secretion from mucous membranes. Ex- 
amples: Tannic and gallic acids, alum, lead acetate, 
persulphate of iron, etc. 

Stomachics. — Agents which increase the appetite 
and promote gastric digestion. They also check 
fermentation and dispel accumulation of flatus. Ex- 
amples: Peppermint, cardamon, ginger, capsicum, 
etc. 

Hepatic Stimulants. (Cholagogues). — Agents 
which excite the liver and increase the functional 
activity of that organ so that the amount of bile is 
augmented, etc. Hepatic stimulants increase the ac- 
tivity of the liver-cells, while cholagugues remove 
the bile from the duodenum. Examples: Podo- 
phyllum, aloes, jalap, colocynth, mercurous chloride, 
etc. 

Hepatic Depressants. — Agents which reduce the 
functional activity of the liver, having the oppo- 
site effect of the foregoing, that of diminishing the 
formation of the bile, urea and glycogen. Ex- 
amples: Opium, quinine, arsenic, antimony, etc. 

Ecbolics or Oxytoxics. — Agents which stimulate 
the pregnant uterus and produce contraction of 
that organ, either by direct irritation of the muscles 
of the womb, or indirectly by affecting the uterine 
center of the cord. Examples: Ergot, cotton-root 
bark, savin, cimicifuga, etc. 



Therapeutical Agents Defined. 



Emmenagogues. — Agents which stimulate the ute- 
rine muscular fibers and restore the normal men- 
strual function. Examples: Ergot, apiol, iron, etc 

Aphrodisiacs. — Agents used to excite the function 
of the genital organs when they are morbidly de- 
pressed. Examples: Phosphorus, zinc phosphide, 
salts of iron, gold, or arsenic, etc. 

Anaphrodisiacs. — Agents which diminish the sex- 
ual desire. Examples: The bromides, camphor, etc. 

Mydriatics. — Agents which cause dilation of the 
pupil; used to temporarily destroy accommodation 
by causing paralysis of the ciliary muscle. Ex- 
amples: Atropine and homatropine. 

Myotics — Agents acting in a manner contrary to 
that of the above, producing contraction of the 
pupil by stimulating the circular muscular fibers of 
the iris and at the same time contracting the ciliary 
muscle. Examples: Pilocarpine, eserine, etc. 

Irritants. — Agents which are applied locally to the 
skin to produce certain effects, as rubefacients 
(simply reddening the skin); epispastics (blister- 
ing); pustulants (causing blebs in which is found 
pus); escharotics, or caustics (actually destroying 
the tissue). Examples: Mustard (ru'befacient) ; 
cantharides (epispastic) ; croton oil (pustulant) ; 
caustic potassa, carbolic acid, and strong mineral 
acids (escharotics). 

Local Sedatives. — Agents which diminish irrita- 
tion in the part to which applied, relieving local in- 
flammation. Examples: Acetate of lead, opium, 
belladonna, etc. 

Demulcents. — Bland remedies used to allay and 
mechanically protect inflam.ed surfaces. They are 
used also internally for this purpose, as in acute 
inflammation of the alimentary canal. Examples: 
Mucilages of acacia, flaxseed, Iceland and Irish 
moss, elm, etc. 



36 Po so logy and Prescriptions. 

Emollients resemble the above; are used extern- 
ally to soften and soothe the irritated and abraded 
skin. Examples: Lard, olive oil, cacao butter, etc. 

Antiseptics. — Agents which arrest putrefaction, 
either by preventing the growth of micro-organ- 
isms causing putrefactive decomposition or by de- 
stroyng these micro-organisms. Examples: Car- 
bolic acid, corrosive sublimate, etc. 

• Disinfectants. — Some authorities limit the use of 
this term to those agents which destroy the micro- 
organisms. The terms antiseptic and disinfectant 
are iPrequently interchangeable. Examples: Cor- 
rosive sublimate, carbolic acid, iodoform, zinc chlor- 
ide, eucalyptol, etc. 

Antizymotics. — A term applied to agents which 
arrest fermentation. Examples: See above. 

Anthelmintics. — Agents which destroy such para- 
sitic worms as infest the alimentary canal. Tsenia- 
fuges destroy tape-worms; vermifuges expel these 
intestinal parasites. Examples: Santonin, spigelia, 
chenopodium, etc. Tseniafuges: Filix mas, pelle- 
tierin, cusso^ etc. 

Antiparasitics. — Agents which destroy those par- 
asites which infest the animal bodv externally. Ex- 
amples: Mercurial preparations, chrysaro'bin, car- 
bolic acid, cocculus, etc. 

Antiperiodics. — See above. 



Poisons and their Treatment. 



POISONS AND THEIR TREAT3IEXT 



Poisons 


Treatment 


Poison. 


Chemieal and 
Mechanieal. 


Physiologieal. 


Acetanilide, 


Evacuate the 


Dogs recum- 


Aniline, 


stomach. 


bent position, 


Antipyrine 




artificial re- 


Exalgin, 




spiration. 


Phenacetin, 




Caffeine 
Citrate, 
Digitalis, 
Strychnine, 
Oxygen, Heat. 


Acid, acetic, 


Magnesia, 


Stimulants, 


Hydrochloric, 


Albumen, 


Opium, 


Phosphoric, 


Lime-water, 


' External heat. 


Nitric, 


Soap, 




Sulphuric. 


Demulcents, 
Avoid emetics 
in dogs if acid 
is concentrated. 




Acid- 


Alcohol. 


Atropine, 


Carbolic, 


Dors, evacuate 


Opium, 


Creosote, 


stomach. 


Stimulants, 


Guaiacol. 


Sodium or 


External heat, 




Magnesium 


Artificial 




Sulphates, 


respiration. 




Lime-water. 






Soap, 






Demulcents. 






Avoid Oil and 






Glycerine. 





38 



Posology and Prescriptions. 



Poison. 


Chemical and 
Mechanical. 


Physiological. 


Acid- 
Carbonic. 




Fresh air, 
friction and 
heat to 
extremities. 
Artificial 
respiration. 


Acid- 
Hydrocyanic 
(also the 

Cyanides) 


Mixture of 
Ferrous and 
Ferric Sulphate 
with Sodium or 
Potassium, 
Hydroxide or 
Carbonate, 
or Magnesia. 
Evacuate 
stomach if 
time. 

Potassium 
Permanganate, 
Demulcents. 


Cold douches. 
Ammonia or 
Chloride of 
Lime inhala- 
tions. Artificial 
respiration. 
Stimulants. 


Acid- 
Oxalic. 


Lime in any 
form. 
Magnesia. 
Demulcents. 


Stimulants. 
Opium, 
External heat. 


Aconite. 


Tannic Acid 
or Animal 
Charcoal. 
Dors, wash 
out stomach. 


Digitalis, 
Stimulants. 
Doe:s, artificial 
respiration. 


Alcohol, 
Ethyl. 


Evacuate 
stomach. 


Ammonia 
inhalations. 
Atropine, 
Digitalis, 

Electricity. 



Poisons and their Treatment. 



39 



Poison. 


Chemical ajid 
Mechanical. 


Physiological. 


Alcohol. 


Evacuate 


Pilocarpine 


Methyl. 


stomach. 


Hydrochlorate. 

Atropine. 

Digitalis. 


Alkalies — 


Dilute Acids, 


Stimulants, 


Ammonia, 


such as Citric 


Opium. 


Caustic 


or Tartaric, , 


For Ammonia, 


Potash, 


Vinegar, 


Aconite, 


Caustic 


Milk, Oil. 


Digitalis. 


Soda, 






Lime. 






Alkaloids. 


Tannic Acid, 


Keep up 




Charcoal, 


circulation and 




Iodine, 


respiration. 




Albumin. 




Anaesthetics. 


Horse, artifi- 


Dogs. Artifici 


Chloroform. 


cial respira- 


al respiration. 




tion. 


Atropine. In- 




Atropine. 


halations of 
Ammonia. 
Fresh air. 


Arsenic. 


Evacuate 


Stimulants. 


Arsenous Acid, 


stomach. 


Opium if 


Fowler's 


Iron with 


necessary. 


Solution. 


Magnesia. 


Spt. Nitrous 


Paris Green. 


Dialyzed Iron. 


Ether. 


"Rough on 


Demulcents. 




Rats.'' 


Castor Oil. 




Barium 


Evacuate 


Atropine. 


Chloride. 


stomach. 


Ether hypo 




Mg. So. 4. 


dermically. 




Albumin. 





40 



Posology and Prescriptions. 



Poison. 


Chemical and 
Mechanical. 


Physiological. 


Belladonna. 

Hyoscyamus. 

Stramonium. 


Tannic Acid. 
Dogs, 
evacuate 
stomach. 


Opium. 

Pilocarpine. 

Artificial 

respiration. 

Stimulants 

when 

necessary. 


Cannabis- 
American or 
Indian Hemp. 


Evacuate 
stomach in 
dogs. 
Tannic Acid. 


Stimulants. 


Chloral. 

■ 

• 


Dogs. Eva- 
cuate stomach. 
Liquor 
Potassae Dil. 


Artificial 
respiration. 
Ammonia in- 
halations. 
Strychnine. 
Atropine. 
Stimulants. 


Cocaine. 


Horses. Give 
Morphine 
Chloral Hy- 
drate. Stimu- 
lants in 
later stages of 
poisoning. 


Dogs. 

Chloroform. 
Morphine. 
Artificial rcspir 
ation. Stim- 
ulants in later 
stages. 


Copper 
Sulphate. 


Potassium Fer- 
rocyanide. 
Albumin or 
Milk 
Demulcents. 


Opium or 
Stimulants 
as indicated. 


Croton Oil. 


Dogs. Evacuate 
stomach. 
Demulcents to 
all animals. 


Opium. 
Stimulants. 



Poisons and their Treatment. 



41 



Poison. 


Chemical and 
Mechanical. 


Physiological. 


Digitalis. 


Tannic Acid. 

Magnesium 

Sulphate. 


Aconite. 
Alcohol. 


Food — 
Poisonous. 


Tannic Acid. 
Castor Oil. 
Antiseptics. 
Dogs. 
Evacuate 
stomach. 


Stimulants. 
Atropine. 


Gaseous 
Poisons. 


Fresh air. 
Stimulants. 


Oxygen. Rest 


Gelsemium. 


Tannic Acid. 
Evacuate 
stomach. 
Castor Oil. 


Morphine. 

Atropine. 

Stimulants. 

Artificial 

respirations. 


Iodine and 
its compounds. 


Starch or 
flour with 
water. 
Demulcents. 


Stimulants. 
Morphine. 


Lead and its 
compounds. 


Magnesium 

or Sodium 

Sulphate. 

Alum. 

Evacuate 

stomach. 

Demulcents. 


Stimulants. 
Opium if 
necessary. 


Mercury and 
its compounds. 


Albumin 
(white of egg) 
large doses. 
Evacuate 
stomach in 
doors. 


Stimulants. 
Opium. 



42 



Pcsology and Prescriptions. 



Poison. 


Chemical and 
Mechanical. 


Physiological. 


Nitro- 
gjlycerine. 


Emetics in 

dogs. 

Cathartics. 


Atropine. 

Ergot. 

Strychnine. 


Nux 
Vomica. 
Strychnine. 
Brucine. 


Charcoal. 
Tannic Acid. 
Potassium 
Permanganate. 
Apomorphine 
to small ani- 
mals. 


Artificial 
respiration. 
Chloroform 
for con- 
vulsions. 
Bromides, 
Chloral, 
Morphine. 


Opium. 

Laudanum. 

Paregoriiq. 

Morphine. 

Codeine. 

Heroine. 


Potassium 
Permanganate. 
Tannic Acid. 
Evacuate 
stomach in 
small animals. 


Atropine. 

Strychnine. 

Cofifee. 

Caffeine. 

Tinct. 

Capsicum. 

Artificial 

respiration. 


Phosphorus. 


Copper 

Sulphate. 

Old Oil of 

Turpentine. 

Magnesium 

Sulphate. 


Opium. 
Oxygen in- 
halations. 


Silver 
Compounds. 


Sodium 

Chloride. 

Dogs. 

Emetics. 

Demulcents. 

Milk. 


Opium. 
Stimulants 
if necessary. 



Poisons and their Treatment. 



43 



Poison. 


Chemical and 
Mechanical. 


Physiological. 


Stropanthus. 


Tannic Acid'. 
Salines. 


Chloroform or 
Ether in- 
halations. 
Chloral or 
Bromides. 


Tobacco. 


Tannic Acid. 
Emetics. 


Strychnine. 


Zinc 
Compounds. 


Tannic Acid. 
Emetics. 
Bicarb. Soda. 
Albumin. 
Lime water. 
Milk. 


Morphine. 
Ether. 



44 Po so logy and Prescriptions. 

EFFECTS OF THE EXPOSURE OF CHEM- 
ICALS TO LIGHT AND AIR. 



Acidum Hydrocyanicum undergoes decomposition, 
depositing a black precipitate which may be pre- 
vented by the addition of a little hydrochloric acid. 

Acidum Nitrohydrochloricum decomposes, losing 
chlornitrous acid; it should be kept only in small 
quantity, in partly filled bottles in a dark place. 

Acidum Sulphuricum rapidly absorbs moisture. 
Acidum Sulphurosum oxidizes to sulphuric acid. 

Ammonii Carbonas loses NH3 and CO2, and be- 
comes bicarbonate. 

Apomorphinse Hydrochloras turns green, indicat- 
ing partial decomposition. 

Aqua Chlori decomposes with formation of hydro- 
chloric acid and oxygen. 

Calx Chlorata loses chlorine, absorbing CO2. 

Calx Sulphurata loses sulphuretted hydrogen, 
changing to sulphate. 

Chloral as well as Camphor are slowly volatilized. 

Iodides or bromides of arsenic, ammonium, iron, 
mercury (ous and ic), sodium, strontium, sulphur, 
and zinc, lose iodine or (bromine, respectively. 

Magnesia (calcined) absorbs CO2 and becomes 
ca^rbonate. 

Magnesii Sulphis oxidizes to sulphate. 

Morphinse Acetas loses acetic acid. 

Napthalinum slowly volatilizes. 

Oleatum Hydrargyri, U. S. P., deposits metallic 
mercury. 

Physos'tigmine salts turn red. 

Potassa Sulphurata forms carbonate, hyposulphite, 
and sulphate. 



Freezing Mixtures. 45 



Resorciii becomes colored. 

Silver salts are all decomposed by light in presence 
of organic matter. 

Sodii Bisulphis loses sulphurous acid. 

Santoninum turns yellow on exposure to light. 

Zinci Acetas loses water and acetic acid. 

Zinci Phosphidum oxidizes, losing phosphorus. 



FREEZING MIXTURES. 

If the liquids employed be first cooled, a greater 
diminution of temperature will take place. 

The temperature 
is lowered. 

On Mixing: — From To 

1 pt. €ach of Ammonium Nitrate 

and Water +10° — 15°C. 

8 pts. powd. Glauber's Salt and 5 

pts. Hydrochloric Acid +10° — 17°C. 

2 pts. Snow and 1 pt. Salt 0° — 21°C. 

1 pt, each Ammonium Chlo- 
ride, Potassium Nitrate and 

Water +10° — 25°C. 

9 pts. Sodium Phosphate and 4. 

pts. Dil. Nitric Acid, +10° — 29''C. 

1 pt. Snow and 1 pt. Dil. Sul- 
phuric Acid, — 7° — 50°C. 

7 pts. Snow and 10 pts. cryst. 

Calcium Chloride, 0° •^55°C. 

A mixture of Ether and solidified 

Carbon Dioxide — 110°C. 

Pictet's Fluid (liciuefied mixture 

of SO2 and CO2), — 200°C. 



46 Posology and Prescriptions. 

TABLE OF SPECIFIC GRAVITIES, U. S. P. 

Temperature, 15° C, 59° F., unless otherwise 

specified. 

Acidium Aceticum, 1.048 

Acidum Aceticum Dilutum, 1.008 

Acidium Aceticum Glacial 1.058 

Acidum Hydrobromicum Dilutum, 1.077 

Acidum Hydrochloricum, 1.163 

Acidum Hydrochloricum Dilutum, 1.050 

Acidum Hypophosphorosum Dilutum, 1.046 

Acidum Lacticum, about 1.213 

Acidum Nitricum, about 1.414 

Acidum Nitricum Dilutum, about 1.057 

Acidum Olleicum, about 0.900 

Acidum Phosphoricum, not below 1.710 

Acidum Phosphoricum Dilutum, about 1.057 

Acidum Sulphuricum, not below 1.835 

Acidum Sulphuricum Aromaticum, about 0.939 

Acidum Sulphuricum Dilutum, about 1.070 

Acidum Sulphurosum, not less than 1.035 

Adeps, 0.933 

Aether, 0.725 to .728 

Aether Aceticus, 0.893 to 0.895 

Alcohol, about, 0.820 

Alcohol Absolutum, not higher than 0.797 

Alcohol Deodoratum, about 0.816 

Alcohol Dilutum, at 15° C, about 0.936 

Alcohol Dilutum, at 15.6° C, about 0.937 

Alcohol Dilutum, at 25° C, about 0.930 

Amyl Nitris, 0.870 to 0.880 

Anna Ammonise, 0.960 

Aqua Ammonise Fortior, 0.901 

Aqua Hydrogenii Dioxidi, about 1.006 to 1.012 

Balsamum Peruvianum. 1.135 to 1.150 

Benzinum, 0.670 to 0.675 

Bromum, 2.990 

Camphora, 0.995 



Table of Specific Gravities. 



47 



Carbonei Disulphidum, 1.268 to 1.269 

Cera Alba, 0965 to 0.075 

Cera Flava, 0.955 to 0.967 

Cetaceum, about 0.945 

Chloroformum, at 15° C, not below 1.490 

Chloroformum, at 25° C, not below 1.473 

Copaiba, 0.940 to 0.99t 

Creosotum, not below 1.070 

Eucalyptol, 0.930 

Fel B/ovis, ' '> 1.018 to 1.028 

Glycerinum, not less than 1.250 

Hydrargyrum, 13.5584 

lodof ormum, 2.000 

lodum, at 17° C, 4.948 

Linuor Ferri Acetatis, about 1.160 

Liquor Ferri Chloridi, about 1.387 

Liquor Ferri Citratis, about 1.250 

Liquor Ferri Nitratis, about 1.050 

Liauor Ferri Subsulphatis, about 1.550 

Liquor Ferri Tersulphatis, about 1.320 

Liquor Hydrargyri Nitratis, about 2.100 

Liquor Plumbi Subacetatis, about 1.195 

Liquor Sodse, about 1.059 

Liquor Potassse. about 1,036 

Liquor Sodae Chloratse, about 1.052 

Liquor Sodii Silicatis, 1.300 to 1.400 

Liquor Zinci Chloridi, about 1.535 

Mel 1.375 

Methyl Salicylas, 1.183 to 1.185 

Oleum Adipis, 0.910 to 0.920 

Oleum Aethereum, 0.910 

Oleum Amygdalae Amarse, 1.060 to 1.070 

Oleum Amygdalae Expressum, 0.915 to 0.920 

Oleum Anisi, about (17°C.), 0.980 to 0.990 

Oleum Aurantii Corticis, about 0.850 

Oleum Aurantii Florum, 0.875 to 0.890 

Oleum Bergamottae, 0.880 to 0.885 

Oleum Cadinum, about 0.990 

Oleum Cajuputi, 0.922 to 0.929 



48 Posology and Prescriptions. 

Oleum Cari, 0.910 to 0.920 

Oleum Caryophylli, 1.060 to 1.067 

Oleum Chenopodii, about 0.970 

Oleum Cinnamomi, 1.055 to 1.065 

Oleum Copaibse, 0.890 to 0.910 

Oleum Coriandri, .0.870 to 0.885 

Oleum Cubebse, about 0.920 

Oleum Erigerontis, about 0.850 

Oleum Eucalypti, 0.915 to 0.925 

Oleum Foeniculi, not less than, 0.960 

Oleum Gaultheriae, 1.175 to 1.185 

Oleum Gossypii Seminis, 0.920 to 0.930 

Oleum Hedeomse, 0.930 to 0.940 

Oleum Juniperi, 0.850 to 0.890 

Oleum Lavandulae Florum, 0.885 to 0.897 

Oleum Limonis, 0.858 to 0.859 

Oleum Lini, 0.930 to 0.940 

Oleum Menthse Piperitae, 0.900 to 0.920 

Oleum Menthae Viridis, 0.930 to 0.940 

Oleum Morrhuae, 0.920 to 0.925 

Oleum Myrciae 0.975 to 0.990 

Oleum Myristicae, 0.870 to 0.900 

Oleum Olivae, 0.915 to 0.918 

Oleum Picis Liquidae, about ...0.970 

Oleum Pimentae, 1.045 to 1.055 

Oleum Ricini, 0.950 to 0.970 

O'leum Rosae, 0.886 to 0.880 

Oleum Rosmarini, 0.895 to 0.915 

Oleum Sabinae, 0.910 to 0.940 

Oleum Santali, 0.970 to 0.978 

Oleum Sassafras, 1.070 to 1.090 

Oleum Sesami, 0.919 to 0.923 

Oleum Sinapis Volatile 1.018 o 1.029 

Oleum Terebinthinae, 0.855 to 0.870 

Oleum Terebinthinae Rectificatum, 0.855 to 0.865 

Oleum Theob^-omatis 0.970 to 0.980 

Oleum Thymi, 0.900 to 0.930 

Oleum Tiglii 0.940 to 0.960 

Perolatum Liquidum 0.875 to 0.945 

Pos.— 3 



Tabic of Specific Gravities. 49 

Petrolatum Molle at 60° C, (140° F.), -0.820 to 0.840 
Petrolatum Spissum. at 60° C. (140° F.), 0.820 to 0.850 

Phosphorus, at 10° C. (50° F.), 1.830 

Resina, 1.070 to 1.080 

Spiritus Aetheris Nitrosi, about 820 

Spiritus Ammoniae, about 0.810 

Spiritus Ammonise Aromaticus, 0.905 

Spiritus Frumenti, 0.917 to 0.930 

Spiritus Glonoini, 0.826 to 0.832 

Spiritus Villi Gallici, 0.925 to 0.941 

Syrupus, about, 1,317 

Syrupus Acidi Hydriodici, about 1.313 

Terebenum, about ! 0.862 

Thymol (as solid), 1.069 

Tinctura Ferri Chloridi, about 0.960 

Vinum Album, at 15. G° C. not less than 0.990 

Vinum Album, not more than 1.010 

Vinum Rubrum, at 15.6° C, not less than. .. .0.989 

Vinum Rubrum, not more than 1.010 

Zincum, cast 6.900, rolled, 7.200 



50 



Posology and Prescriptions. 



DROPS IN A FLUIDRACHM. 

A Table Showing the Number of Drops in a Fluidrachm, also 

the Weight of one Fluidrachm in Grains and Grammes 

for each of the Preparations Named. 





"2 d 

li 


Weight of 
Fluidrachm. 


Name. 


o 


4 


Acetum Opii 


f 

90 

68 

108 

68 

111 

70 

60 

60 

111 

102 

60 

76 

59 

128 

146 

60 

59 

178 

146 

137 

60 

66 

60 

101 

250 

250 

110 

122 

156 

147 

138 

160 

158 

134 

149 

160 


f 

61 
57 

58 

55 

59 

65 

56 

54 

66 

77 

58 

66 

57 
101 

53 

58.5 

55 

39 

44 

49 

55 

50 

53.5 

60 
165 

80 

51 

56.5 

57 

48 

58 

37 

55 

62 

49 

59 


3.95 


Scillse 


3.69 


Acidum Aceticum 


3.75 


Aceticum Dilutum 


3.56 


Carbolicum 


3.82 


Hydrochloricum 


4.21 


DilutU'Ti 


3.62 


Hydrocyanicum Dilutum 


3.49 


Lacticum 


4.25 


Nitricum 


4.98 


Dilutum 


3.62 


Nitrohydrochloricum 


4.27 


Phosphoricum Dilutum 


3.69 


Sulphuricum 


6.54 


Aromaticum 


3.43 


Dilutum 


3.79 


Sulphurosum 


3.56 


u^ther 


2.52 


Alcohol 


2.85 


Dilutum 


3.17 


Aqua 


3.56 


AmmonicT Fortior 


3.24 


Destillata 


3.46 


Balsamum Peruvianum 


3.88 


Bromum 


10.69 


Chloroformum 


5.18 


Copaiba 


3.30 


Creosotum 


3.66 


Extractum Belladonnae Radicis Fluidum. 
Cimicifugae Fluidum 


3.69 
3.11 


Cinchonae Fluidum 


3.75 


Colchici Radicis Fluidum 


3.69 


Seminis Fluidum 


3.56 


Digitalis Fluidum 


4.01 


Gelsemii Fluidum 


3.14 


Hyoscyami Fluidum ' 


3.82 



Drops in a Fhiidrachm. 



51 



Name. 



Weight of 
Fluidrachm. 




Ipecacuanhae Fluidum 

Pareirae Fluidum 

Rhei Fluidum 

Sarsaparillae Fluidum Compositum, 

Senegae Fluidum 

Serpentariae Fluidum 

Uvae Ursi Fluidum 

Valerianae Fluidum 

Veratri Viridis Fluidum 

Zingiberis Fluidum 

Glycerinum , 

Liquor Acidi Arsenosi 

Ammonii Acetatis 

Arseni et Hydrargyri lodidi 

Ferri Citratis 

Nitiatis 

Subsulphatis 

Tersulphatis 

Liquor Hydrargyri Nitratis 

lodi Compositus 

Potassae 

Potassii Arsenitis 

Sodae Chloratae 

Zinci Chloridi 

Oleoresina Aspidii 

Capsici 

Cubebae 

Oleum .^ethereum 

Amygdalae Amarae , 

Expressum 

Anisi 

Bergamottae 

Cari 

Caryophylli 

Cinnamomi 

Copaibae ' 

Cubebae 

Foeniculi 

Gaultheriae 

Juniperi 

Lavandulae Florum 

Limonis 

Menthae Piperitae 

Ricini 



120 

140 

158 

134 

137 

148 

137 

150 

150 

142 

67 

57 

75 

58 

71 

59 

73 

83 

131 

63 

62 

57 

63 

89 

130 

120 

123 

125 

115 

108 

119 

130 

132 

150 

126 

123 

125 

125 

125 

148 

138 

129 

129 

77 



60 
51 
61 

60 
62 
47 
60 
49 
50 
48 
68 
55 
56 
55 
72 
59 
83 
72 
123 
59 
58 
55 
62 
88 
52 
51 
52 
50 
55 
48.5 
54 
46 
50 
57 
53.5 
49.5 
51 
53 
62 
49 
52 
47 
50 
51,5 



3.88 
3.72 
3.95 
3.88 
4.01 
3.07 
3. 88 
3.17 
3.24 
3.11 
4.40 
3.56 
3.62 
3.56 
4.66 
3.82 
5.37 
4.66 
7.97 
3.82 
3.75 
3.56 
4.01 
5.70 
3.36 



30 

36 

24 

56 

14 

49 

2.98 

3.24 

3.69 

3.46 

3.20 

3.30 

3.43 

4.01 

3.17 

3.36 

3.04 

3.24 

3.33 



Posology and Prescriptions. 



Name. 



*3 ^ 

o 



2^ 



Weight of 
Fluidrachm. 



o 



Ro3<'.e 

Rosmarini 

Sassafras 

Terebinthinae 

Tiglii 

Spiritus .<:5^]theris Compositus 

^Etheris Nitrosi 

Ammoniae Aromaticus 

Chloroformi 

Menthae Piperitae 

Syrupus 

Ferri lodidi 

Tinctura Aconiti , 

Belladonnae Foliorum 

Cantharidis 

Cinchonae Composita 

Digitalis . , i 

Ferri Chloridi 

lodi 

Nucis Vomicae 

Opii 

Camphorata 

Deodorati 

Valerianae 

Veratri Viridis 

Zingiberis 

Vinum Colchici Radicis 

Colchici Seminis 

Opii 



1 132 


47 


143 


50 


133 


58 


136 


45.5 


104 


50 


148 


45 


146 


47 


142 


48 


150 


48 


142 


47 


65 


72 


65 


77 


146 


46 


137 


53 


131 


51 


140 


49 


128 


53 


150 


53 


148 


47 


140 


44 


130 


53 


130 


52 


110 


54 


330 


52 


145 


46 


144 


46 


107 


55 


111 


54 


100 


55 



3.04 
3.24 
3.75 
2.94 
3.24 
2.91 
3.04 
3.11 
3.11 
3.04 
4.00 
4.98 
2.98 
3.43 
3.33 
3.17 
3.43 
3.43 
3.04 
2.85 
3.43 
3.36 
3.40 
3.36 
2.98 
2.98 
3.56 
3.49 
3.56 



Table of Thermo inctry. 



53 



TABLE OF THERMOMETRY. 

Comparison Between the Centigrade and Fahrenheit's Thermo- 
metrical Scales. 



Cent. 



Fahr. 



o 


o 


10.0 


50.0 


11.0 


51.8 


12.0 


53.6 


13.0 


55.4 


14.0 


57.2 


15.0 


59.0 


16.0 


60.8 


17.0 


62.6 


18.0 


64.4 


19.0 


66.2 


20.0 


68.0 


21.0 


69.8 


22.0 


71.6 


23.0 


73.4 


24.0 


75.2 


25.0 


77.0 


26.0 


78.8 


27.0 


80.6 


28.0 


82.4 


29.0 


84.2 


30.0 


86.0 


30.5 


87.0 



Cent. 



Fahr. 



31.0 


87.8 


31.6 


89.0 


32.0 


89.6 


32.2 


90.0 


32.7 


91.0 


33.0 


91.4 


33.3 


92.0 


33.8 


93.0 


34.0 


93.2 


34.4 


94.0 


35.0 


95.0 


35.5 


96.0 


36.0 


90.8 


36.1 


97.0 


36-6 1 


98.0 


37.0 


98.6 


37.2 


99.0 


37.7 


100.0 


38.0 


100.4 


38.3 


101.0 


38.8 


102.0 


39.0 


102.2 



Cent. 



Fahr. 



° 


o 


39.4 


103.0 


40.0 


104.0 


40.5 


104.9 


41.0 


105.8 


41.1 


106.0 


41.6 


107.0 



42.0 
42.2 
42.7 
43.0 
43.3 
43.8 
44.0 
44.4 
45.0 
46.0 
47.0 
48.0 
49.0 
50.0 



107.6 
108.0 
109.0 
109.4 
110.0 
111.0 
111.2 
112.0 
113.0 
114.8 
116.6 
118.4 
120.2 
122.0 



To convert the degrees of Centigrade into those of Fahren- 
heit, multiply by 9, divide by 5, and add 32 

Fahrenheit degrees minus 32, multiplied by 5, and divided by 
9, equal Centigrade. 



54 



P OS logy and Prescriptions. 



AVERAGE TEMPERATURES OF THE HEALTHY BODY. 
Registered at the Rectum. 



Animal. 



Average. 



Horses 
Cattle 



Sheep and Goats. 

Pigs 

Dogs 



Cats 



Rabbits 



Elephants 
Camels . 



38.0 
100.4 

38.5 
101.3 

39.4 
103.0 

39.2 
102.6 F. 

38.5 C. 
101.3 

38.0 

100.4 

38.25 

100.85 

36.4 

07.6 



99.5 



Table of Utero-Gestation. 



00 



TABLE OF UTERO-GESTATION. 


Animal. 


Average 
Period. 


Early 
Period for 
Young to 

Live. 


Late 
Period. 


Mares 


335-345 davs 
(ll-llVs mos. 


307 days 
(10 months) 


365 davs 
(12 months) 


Cows 


275-287 days 
(39-41 weeks). 


242 days 
(34^ weeks) 


312 days 
(442 zveeks) 


Sheep and 
Goats 


149-151 days 
(21-21i zveeks) 


140 days 
(20 weeks) 


160 davs 
(23 weeks) 


Sows 


112-119 days 
(16-17 weeks) 


105 days 
(15 weeks) 


126 davs 




(18 zveeks) 


Bitches 


63 days 
(9 weeks) 


55 days 

(8 zveeks) 


70 days 
(10 weeks) 


Cats 


55 days 
(8 zveeks) 


50 days 


64 days 






Rabbits 


28-30 days 
(4 weeks) 







56 Posology and Prescriptions. 

THE FOLLOWING ARE SOME OF THE IM- 
PORTANT DRUGS THAT ARE USED 
HYPODERMICALLY. 

Horse. 

Aconitine 0162- .0648 

Apomorphine sulphate. 001 62-. 0162 

Atropine sulphate 

Caffein 2.00-8.00 

*Chloral hydrate (intravenous) 16.0-32.00 

Cocaine muriate 0648-.1948 

Colchicine 0162.-.0324 

Digitalin 0081-.0162 

Ergotin 1296-.2593 

Eserine sulphate 0648-.095 

Hyoscyamine sulphate 0081-.0324 

Morphine sulphas 0648-.3888 

Nitroglycerine 0648-.1396 

Pilocarpine muriate 0648-.1944 

Strychnine sulphate 6162-.0648 

Ox. 

Aconitine 00648-.0216 

Aomorphia Hydroch 

Atropine sulphate 32.00-48.00 

Caffein 4.00-10.00 

*Chloral hydrate (intravenous) :32.00-48.00 

Cocaine muriate 0648-.3240 

Colchicine 0324-.0648 

Digitalin : 0129-.0216 

Ergotin 2592-.5184 

Eserine sulphate 0648-.1944 

Hyoscyamine sulphate 0162-.021 

Morphine sulphas 1944-.6480 

Nitroglycerine 0648 

Pilocarpine muriate 6048-.3240 

Strychnine sulphate 0324-.0648 

Chloral hydrate should never be administered 
sub-cutaneously ! 



Doses for Hypodermic Injection. 57 

Dog. 

Aconitine . .00064 

Ap>morphia Hydroch 00259-.00648 

Atropine sulphate 00064 

Caffein . .0648-.1944. 

*Chloral hydrate (intravenous) 1296-1.63 

Cocaine muriate 0064-.0162 

Colchicine . .0012-.00216 

Digitalin 00064 

Ergotin 0064-.0162 

Eserine sulphate 00064 

Hyoscyamine sulphate .00064 

Morphine sulphas .0081-.0324 

Nitroglycerine 0016-.0032 

Pilocarpine muriate 0064-.0162 

Strychnine sulphate .00064-.00129 



58 



Posology and Prescriptions. 



VETERINARY POSOLOGY 

In the following pages the doses are given as 
nearly as possible as the minimum and maximum 
for the adult animals. 

The table below will assist in regulating the dos- 
age for the younger animals. 

I. — Horses. 

From 3 years and upwards=:l part. 



1^-3 years 




= /2 " 


9-18 months 




=^ " 


41/2-9 months 




=H " 


1-4^ months 




=1-16 " 


II.— Cattle. 




From 2 years and 


upward 


s=l part. 


1-2 years 




= /2 " 


^-1 year 




=54 " 


" 3-6 months 




=/8 " 


1-3 months 




=1-16 " 


III.— Sheep. 




From 2 years and 


upward 


s=l part. 


1-2 years 




=y2 " 


^-1 year 




='A " 


3-6 months 




=/8 " 


1-3 months 




=1-16 " 


IV. Pigs. 




From V/4 years and 


upward: 


3=1 part. 


9-18 months 




= V2 '' 


4^-9 months 




=V4 " 


21^-4^ months 


) 


=1-9 " 


1-2 months 




=1-18 " 


v.— Dogs. 




From ^-1 year 




=1 part. 


3-6 months 




=^ " 


1^-3 months 




=54 " 


20-45 days 




=y8 " 


10-20 days 




=1-16 " 



V eterinary Doses. 59 

Unless otherwise indicated, all doses are to be given 
via mouth. 

The following abbreviations are used: 
H.— Horse. C— Cattle. D.— Dogs. P.— Pigs. 
S. — Sheep. 

Acetanilide (Antifebrin.) 
H. 8-15.; C. 15-25.; P. 0.5-.0.; D. 0.2-0.5. 
Action: Antipyretic, analgesic and antiseptic. 

Acid Hydrochloric (Dilute.) 

H. 8-15.; C. 15-25.; P. 0.5-1.0.: D. 2-0.5. 
Action: Astringent, tonic, antiseptic. 

Acid Acetic (Dilute.) 
Doses: H. 30-60.; D. 1-2. 
Action: Refrigerant and diuretic. 

Acid Nitric (Dilute.) 
Doses: H. 10-30.; C. 20-60.; S. & P. 1-2.; D. 0.2-0.5. 
Action: Tonic, hepatic stimulant. 

Acid Phosphoric. 
Doses: H. 8-30.; D. 0.5-2.0. 

Action: Nerve tonic, antiphosphatic, aphrodisiac 
and antifebrile. 

Acid Tartaric. 
Doses: H. 30-60.; D. 0.5-2.0. 
Action: Refrigerant and purgative. 

Acid Sulphuric (Dilute.) 

Doses: H. 10-30.; C. 30-100.; P. 2-8.; S. 4-8.; D. 

0.2-1.0. 
Action: Astringent, antiseptic and tonic. 

Acid Sulphuric Aromatic. 
Doses: H. 10-30.; C. 30-100.; P. 2-8.; S. 4-15.; D. 

0.2-2.0. 
Action: Astringent, antiseptic and tonic. 



60 Posology and Prescriptions. 

Aconite. Tincture (U. S. P.) 
Doses: H. 0.6-2.0.; C. 1-4.; D. 0.01-0.1. 
Action: Cardiac depressant, local anaesthetic. 

Aconite. Tincture (Fleming.) 
Doses: One-half that of the U. S. P. tincture. 
Action: Cardiac depressant, local anaesthetic. 

Adeps (Lard.) 
Action: Vehicle for ointments. 

Adeps lanae hydrosus. (Lanolin.) 
Action: Vehicle for ointments. 

Aether. 
Doses: H. 30-60.; C. 60-90.; S. & P. 10-15.; D. 1-4. 

Action: Anaesthetic, antispasmodic, anodyne, stimu- 
lant. 

Aethyl chloridum (Ethyl chloride.) 

Action: Local anaesthetic in a spray. 

Alcohol. 
Doses: H. 30-60.; C. 30-90.; S. 15.; D. 0.8-4. 

Action: Stimulant, sedative, diaphoretic, diuretic, 
tonic. 

Aloe barbadensis (Barbadoes aloes.) 
Doses: H. 15-30.; C. 30-GO.; S. 15.; D. 0.2-0.6. 
Action: Purgative, bitter tonic. 

Aloin. 
Doses: H. 8-10.; D. 0.2-0.6. 
Action: Purgative. 

Alumen (Alum.) 
Doses: H. 4-12.; C. 10-20.; S. & P. 0.8-2.0.; D. 

0.1-1.0. 
Action: Astringent, styptic. 

Ammonia aqua. (10 per cent.) 
Doses: H. 8-16.; C. 16-32.; S. & P. 4-8.; D. 0.3-1.0. 
Action: Rubefacient, gastric and general stimulant. 



Veterinary Doses. 61 

Ammonia aqua fortior. (28 per cent.) 
Doses: H. 4.0-8.0. ; C. 8-16. ; S. & P. 2-4. ; D. 0.2-0.8. 
Action: Stimulant, antacid and vesicant. 

Ammonia Aromatic Spirits. 
Doses: H. 15-50.; C. 30-60.; S. & P. 4-8.; D. 0.5-3.0. 
Action: Carminative, cardiac, respiratory and gen- 
eral stimulants. 

Ammonium Carbonas. 
Doses: H. 4-12. ; C. 5-20.; S. & P. 1-3.; D. 0.1-0.6. 
Action: Cardiac stimulant, antacid. 

Ammonium Chloride. 
Doses: H. 4-8.; C. 10-25.; S. 4-8.; D. 0.1-1.0. 
Action: Cardiac, expectorant, stimulant, diaphoretic, 
diuretic. 

Ammonium Iodide. 
Doses: H. 5-15.; C. 10-15.; D. 0.1-0.8. 
Action: Gland stimulant. 

Ammonium Acetate Liquor. 

Doses: H. 60-150.; C. 100-240.; D. 5-15. 

Action: .Diaphoretic, diuretic, expectorant, stom- 
achic, antipyretic. 

Ammonium Benzoate. 
Doses: H. 10-30.; C. 15-30.; D. 0.2-2.0. 
Action: Expectorant; to dissolve stones of bladder. 

Ammonium Phosphate. 
Doses: D. 0.2-1.2. 
Action: Used in gout; uric acid calculi. 

Amyl Nitrite. 
Doses: H. (Per Os.) 0.8-2.0.; (Hypoder.) 0.4-1.0.; 

(Inhal.) 2-4.; D. (Per Os.) 0.05-0.2.; (Inhal.) 

0.1-0.5. 
Action: Cardiac stimulant, nerve sedative. 

Anthemis (Chamomile.) 
Doses: H. 32-64.; C. 30-90.; D. 1-2. 
Action: Stomachic, tonic. 



62 Po so logy and Prescriptions. 

Antimonii et potassi tartras (Tartar emetic.) 
Doses: H. (Expec.) 5-10.; C. (Rum.) 10-15.; D. 

(Emet.) 0.1-0.3. 
Action: Sedative expectorant, vermifuge, emetic, 

diaphoretic. 

Anise Seed (Pwd.) 
Doses: H. 15-30.; C. 20-50.; D. 0.5-1.0. 
Action: Stomachic, carminative. 

Antipyrinum. (Antipyrine.) 
Doses: H. 2-4.; C. 5-10.; D. 0.8-1.0. 
Action: Antipyretic, analgesic. 

Apomorphine Hydrochloras. 
Doses: D. (Per Os.) 0.01-0.1.; (Hypoder.) 

0.008-0.01. 
Action: Emetic. 

Arnica Radix Extract. 
Doses: H. 6-12.; D. 0.05-0.2. 

Action: Antipyretic, diuretic, diaphoretic, stimulant, 
irritant. 

Arnica Radix Extract Fluid. 
Doses: H. 8-15. ; D. 0.1-0.8. 
Action: See the Extract. 

Arnica Radix Tincture. 
Doses: H. 15-60.; D. 0.4-0.8. 
Action: See the Extract. 

Arnica Florum Tincture. 
Doses: H. 16-32.; D. 0.32-0.65. 
Action: Used mostly externally, stimulant. 

Areca Nut. 
Doses: H. 15'iO.; D. (small) 0.5-0.8.; (large) 1-4. 
Action: Anthelmintic. 

Arsenous Acid. (Arsenic.) 
Doses: H. 0.1-0.5.; C. 0.2-0.5.; S. & P. 0.1-0.3. 
Action: Tonic, alterative and caustic. 



Veterinary Doses. 63 

Arsenic Iodide. 
Doses: Same as the arsenic. 
Action: Alterative, nerve tonic, antiperiodic. 

Arsenic. (Fowler's Solution.) 
Doses: H. 10-30.; C. 15-30.; S. & P. 2-5.; D. 0.1-0.6. 
Action: Alterative, tonic. 

Arsenic. (Donovan's Solution.) 
Doses: Same as Fowler's Solution. 
Action: Ditto. 

Argentum Nitras. (Silver Nitrate.) 

Doses: H. & C. 0.1-0.5.; S. 0.1-0.2.; P. 0.05-0.1.; 
D. 0.02-0.05. 

Action: Tonic, astringent, caustic. 

Artemesia. Absinthe. 
Doses: H. 5-10. 
Action: Anthelmintic. 

Asafcetida. (Gum.) 
Doses: H. 10-20.; C. 30.; S. 4.; D. 0.3-1.0. 
Action: Antispasmodic, stomachic, vermifuge. 

Asafcetida Tincture. 
Doses: H. 15-30.; C. 60.; D. 1-2. 
Action: Same as the gum. 

Asclepias. (Pleurisy-root.) 
Doses: H. 16-24.; C. 24-32.; D. 2-8. 
Action: Carminative, diaphoretic, expectorant. 

Atropina (Atropine sulphate.) 
Doses: H. 0.03-0.06.; D. 0.001-0.002. 
Action: Anodyne, mydriatic (1 to 5 per cent.), deliri- 
facient. 

Balsamum Peruvianum. (Balsam of Peru.) 
Doses: D. 0.65-2.0. 
Action: Used in cystitis. Externally in ointments. 

Balsamum Tolutanum. (Balsam of Tolu.) 
Doses: D. 0.65-2.0. 

Action: Expectorant, stomachic, externally in skin 
diseases. 



64 Po so logy and Prescriptions. 

Barium Chloridum. (Barium Chloride.) 
Doses: H. (Per Os.) 2-4. (Intraven.) 0.8-1.0. Never 

used sub-cutaneously. 
Action: Purgative. 

Belladonnge Folia. (Belladonna Leaves.) 
Doses: H. 16-64.; C. 32-96.; D. 0.1-0.5. 
Action: Anodyne, mydriatic. 

Belladonnse Extract. 
Doses: H. 1-2.; C. 2-8.; D. 0.01-0.1.; S. 0.1-0.5. 
Action: Antispasmodic, anodyne. 

Belladonnae Folia Fluid Extract. 
Doses: H. 4-8.; C. 5-10.; P. 0.1-0.6.; D. 0.1-0.4. 
Action: Antispasmodic, anodyne. 

Belladonnae Radicis Fluid Extract. 
Doses: H. 4-8.; C. 8-12.; D. 0.03-0.2. 
Action: Antispasmodic, anodyne, mydriatic, dessi- 
cant. 

Benzoin. 

Doses: (Tct.) H. 30-45.; C. 60-90.; S. 20-30.; D. 

5-10. 
Action: Stimulant, expectorant, antiseptic. 

Benzoic Acid. 
Doses: H. & C. 4-30.; D. 0.2-0.6. (Large) 2. 
Action: Antiseptic to the bladder. 

Bismuthi Subcarbonas. 
Doses: H. 2.00-8.00.; C. 8.00.; D. 0.32-i.O. 
Action: Internal antiseptic, astringent. 

Bismuthi Subnitras. 
Doses: H. 2-10.; C. 8-12.; D. 0.32-1.0. 
Action: Internal antiseptic, astringent. 

Boric Acid. 
Doses: H. & C. 10-20.; S. 5-10.; foals 1-2.; D. 
0.5-1.0. . I 

Action: Antiseptic. 

Pos.— 4 



Veterinary Doses. 65. 

Bromide Potassium. 
Doses: H. 15-30.; C 30-60.; D. 0.5-2.0.; S. 1-3. 
Action: Sedative. 

Bromide Sodium. 
Doses: Same as bromide potassium. 
Action: Sedative. 

Bromide Lithium. 
Doses: Same as bromide potassium. 
Action: Hypnotic, antispasmodic, alterative. 

Bromide Ammonium. 
Doses: Same as bromide potassium. 
Action: Antispasmodic, alterative, anaphrodisiac. 

Buchu Folia Fluid Extract. 
Doses: H. 30-60.; C. 60-90.; D. 0.5-2.0. 
Action: Tonic, astringrent, diuretic. 

Buckthorn Syrup. 
Doses: D. 30-60. 
Action: Laxative. 

Caffeine Citrate. 
Doses: H. & C. 1.0-4.: D. 0.1-.5. 
Action: Cardiac and brain stimulant, diuretic. 

Calabar Bean. 
See physostigmine. 

Calcium Bromidum. 
Doses: H. 8-16.; C. 16-24.; D. 0.65-1.32. 
Action: Depressant. 

Calcium Carbonas. 
Doses: H. 30-60.; C. 60-120.; S. 10-20.; P. 4-8.; 

D. 0.5-1.0. 
Action: Astringent, antiseptic. 

Calcium Hypophosphis. 
Doses: H. 4-12.; C. 4-20.; D. 0.065-0.32. 
Action: Alterative. 



66 Posology and Prescriptions. 

Calcium Phosphas. 
Doses: H. 4-8.; C. 8-15.; S. 0.5-1.0.; D. 0.3-0.8. 
Action: Tonic to nervous system and bone nutrient. 

Calx Chlorata. (Chlorinated lime.) 
Doses: H. 4-8.; C. 8-15.; S. 4.00.; D. 0.1-0.5. 
Action: Disinfectant, deodorant. 

Calumba. (Calumbo.) 
Doses: H. 16-32.; C. 15-60.; S. 0.32-1.33. 
Action: Stomachic, tonic. 

Camphora. (Camphor.) 
Doses: H. 4-8.; C. 8-15.; S. 0.8-2.0.; P. 0.8-2.0.; 

D. 0.1-0.5. 
Action: Stimulant, anodyne, antiseptic, antispas- 
modic. 

• 

Camphora Aqua. 
Doses: H. 30-60.; D. 2-10. 
Action: Antispasmodic, anodyne. 

Camphora Spiritus. 
Doses: H. 10-30.: C. 20-40.; D. 0.5-1.0. 
Action: Stimulant, anodyne, antispasmodic. 

Camphora Monobromata. 
Doses: D. 0.1-1.5. 

Action: Antispasmodic, anodyne, antiseptic^ diapho- 
retic. 

Cannabis Indica Extract. 
Doses: H. 2-4.; C. 5-10.; S. 1-2.; D. 0.05-0.1. 
Action: Anodyne, antispasmodic. 

Cannabis Indica Fluid Extract. 
Doses: H. 10-30*.; C. 15-40.; D. 0.1-1.0. 
Action: Antispasmodic, anodyne. 

Cannabis Indica Tincture. 
Doses: D. 0.5-1.5. 
Action: Anodyne, hypnotic, antispasmodic. 



Veterinary Doses. 67 

Cantharis (Spanish Flies.) 
Doses: H. 0.18-0.3'6^, ; C. 0.32-1.32.; D. 0.016-0.12. 
Action: Aphrodisiac, diureffr, ^e^sicant. 

Cantharis Tincture. 
Doses: H. 5-15.; C. 10-20.; S. 2-4.; D. 0.5-0.8. 
Action: Aphrodisiac, diuretic, vesicant. 

Capsicum (Cayenne pepper.) 
Doses: H. 0.65-1.32.; C. 1.32-2.65.; D. 0.06-0.12. 
Action: Stomachic, stimulant to bile, carminative. 

Capsicum Tincture. 
Doses: H. 10-40.; C. 30-90.; D. 0.5-2.0. 
Action: Stomachic, stimulant, carminative. 

Capsicum Fluid Extract. 
Doses: H. 6-15.; D. 0.1-1.0. 
Action: Stomachic, stimulant, carminative. 

Carbo Animalis (Animal Charcoal.) 
Doses: Ad lib. 
Action: Absorbent, used in drying powders. 

Carbo Ligni. (Wood Charcoal.) 
Doses: H. 16-32.; C. 32-64.; D. 1.0-2.65. 
Action: Disinfectant, internal antiseptic, deodorizer. 

Carbolic Acid. 
Doses: H. & C. 2-5.; S. 0.5-0.8.; D. 0.1-0.5. 
Action: Antiseptic, antiferment. 

Cascara Sagrada. (Powder.) 
Dose: D. 0.2-0.8. 
Action: Laxative. 

Cascara Sagrada Fluid Extract. 
Dose: D. 2-10. 
Action: Laxative. 

Catechu. 
Doses: H. 4-12.; C. 8-24.; D. 0.32-1.0. 
Action: Astringent. 



68 Fosology and Prescriptions. 

Cascarilla Cortex. 
Doses: H. 10-30.; C. 20-40.; D. 0.5-1.0.; calves 

5-16.; P. 4-12. 
Action: Stomachic, astringent, carminative. 

Catechu Extract. 
Doses: H. 5-20.; C. 20-30.; S. 10-15.; P. 2-4., D. 

0.5-1.0. 
Action: Astringent, tonic. 

Catechu Tincture. 
Doses: H. 20-60.; C. 30-80.; S. 2-4.; D. 0.5-2.0. 
Action: Astringent, tonic. 

Cera Alba (White wax.) 
Used in making ointments. 

Cera Flava (Yellow wax) 
Used in making ointments. 

Ceratum Resini (Basilicon ointment.) 
Used externally. 

Chenopodium (American worm-seed.) 
See Oleum Chenopodium. 

Chloral (Chloral Hydrate.) 
Doses: H. 15-60.; C. 20-60.; S. & P. 2-8.; D. 0.4-1.0. 
Action: Analgesic, antiseptic, hypnotic. 

Chloroformum (Chloroform.) 
Doses: (Per Ofe.) H. 30-60.; C. 30-90.; S. & P. 
15-30.; D. 0.2-0.8. (Inhalation) H. 60-500.; D. 
15-30. 
Action: Anaesthetic, anodyne, antispasmodic. 

Chloroformum Aqua. 
Dose: D. 10-30. 
Action: Anodyne, antispasmodic. 

Chloroformum Emulsion. 
Dose: D. 5-15. 
Action: Anodyne, antispasmodic. 



Veterinary Doses. 69 

Chloroformum Spiritus. 
Doses: H. 30.; C 60.; S. & P. 10-30.; D. 2-8. 
Action: Anodyne, antispasmodic. 

Cimicifug-a (Black snake root.) 
Doses: H. 10-30.; D. 0.5-1.0. 
Action: Heart stimulant, antirheumatic. 

Cimicifuga Radix Fluid Extract 
Doses: H. 30-90.; D. 0.6-4.0.; C. 30-120. 
Action: Antirheumatic, antispasmo'dic, cardiac stim- 
ulant. 

Cinchona Cortex. 
Doses: H. 10-15.; C. 30-60.; S. & P. 5-10.; D. 1-2. 
Action: Stomachic, antiperiodic, antipyretic. 

Cinchona Extract. 
Doses: H. 1-8.; D. 0.1-0.8. 
Action: Antipyretic, stomachic. 

Cinchona Tincture. 
Doses: H. 30-60.; C. 60-120.; D. 4-8. 
Action: Antiseptic, antiperiodic, antipyretic, bitter 
tonic. 

Cinchona Fluid Extract. 
Doses: H. 10-35.; C. 30-60.; D. 0.8-4.0. 
Action: Antiseptic, antipyretic, stomachic. 

Cinnamomum Cortex. 
Doses: H. 15-30.; C. 20-60.; D. 2-4. 
Action: Stomachic, carminative. 

Coca Fluid Extract. 
Doses: H. 30-60.; C. 60-90.; D. 0.2-2.0. 
Action: Glandular and general stimulant. 

Cocaine Hydrochloras. (Cocaine hydrochlorate.) 
Used in 5 per cent, to 10 per cent, solution. 
Action: Local anaesthetic. 



'^O Posology and Prescriptions. 

Collodium (Collodion.) 
Used externally to cover wounds. 

Colchicum Radix Tincture. 
Doses: H. 2-4.; C. 15-45.; D. 1.00-2.00. 
Action: Diuretic, antirheumatic. 

Colchicum Seminis Tincture. 
Doses: H. 4-8.; C. 15-40.; D. 1-2. 
Action: Diuretic, antirheumatic. 

Colchicum Radix Fluid Extract. 
Doses: H. 4-8.; C. 8-12.; S. & P. 0.5-1.0.; D. 

0.05-0.8. 
Action: Diuretic, antirheumatic. 

Colchicum Seminis. Fluid Extract. 
Doses: H. 2-4.; C. 4-8.; D. 0.065-0.25. 
Action: Diuretic, antirheumatic. 

Colchicum Seminis. 
Doses: H. 2-4.; C. 5-10.; S. 0.8-1.0.; D. & P. 0.2-0.5. 
Action: Diuretic, antirheumatic. 

Conium (Hemlock.) 
Doses: H. 15-60.; C. 30-90.; D. 2-8. 
Action: Antispasmodic, sedative. 

Creolinum (Creolin.) 

Doses: H. 8-32.; C. 30-60.; D. 0.5-1.5.; S. & P. 
2-10. 

Action: Disinfectant, antiseptic, parasiticide, vermi- 
fuge. 

Creosotum (Creosote.) 
Doses: H. 1-2.; C. 2-4.; S. & P. 0.5-1.0.; D. 

0.05-0.1. 
Action: Internal and external antiseptic. 

Cupri Arsenitis (Copper arsenite.) 
Dose: H. 0.1-0.5. 
Action: Tonic, astringent. 



Veterinary Doses. 71 

Cupri Sulphas (Copper sulphate.) 
Doses: (Tonic) H. 2-6.; C. 4-12.; S. 1-2.; P. 0.2-0.8. 

(Emetic) D. 0.5-1.0.; P. 0.8-1.5. 
Action: Emetic, tonic, astringent. 

Digitalis Folia (Foxglove leaves.) 
Doses: H. 1-2.; C. 2-4.; S. & P. 0.4-0.8.; D. 

0.05-0.2. 
Action: Cardiac stimulant, diuretic. 

Digitalis Extract Fluid. 
Doses: H. 1-4.; C. 4-8.; D. 0.05-0.1. 
Action: Cardiac stimulant, diuretic. 

Digitalis Extract. 
Doses: H. 0.8-2.0.; C. 1-4; D. 0.05-0.2. 
Action: Cardiac stimulant, diuretic. 

Digitalis Tincture. 
Doses: H. 10-30.; C. 30-60.; D. 0.1-1.0. 
Action: Cardiac stimulant, diuretic. 

Digitalin. 
Doses: H. 0.1-0.2.; C. 0.1-0.5.; D. 0.001-0.005. 
Action: Cardiac stimulant, diuretic. 

Elaterinum (Elaterinum.) 
Doses: H. 0.03-0.13.; C. 0.13-0.18.; D. 0.003-0.006. 
Action: Drastic purgative. 

Epsom Salts. 
See Magnesium Sulphate. 

Ergota (Ergot of rye.) 
Doses: H. 15-30.; C. 30-90.; D. 2-4. 
Action: Ecbolic. 

Ergota Fluid Extract. 
Doses: H. 20-40.; C. 30-60.; P. 2-8.; D. 2-6. 
Action: Ecbolic. 



''2 Posology and Prescriptions. 

Ergotin. 
Doses: H. 5-10.; C. 10-15.; D. 0.5-2.0. 
Action: Ecbolic. 

Ergot Infusion. 
Doses: H. 60-250.; C. 120-320.; D. 15-30. 
Action: Ecbolic. 

Ether Nitrous Spirits. 
Doses: H. 15-40.; C. 30-90.; S. 10-15.; D. 1-4. 
Action: Stimulant, diuretic. 

Eucalyptus Oleum (Eucalyptus Oil.) 
Doses: H. 2-8.; C. 5-15.; D. 0.2-0.6. 
Action: Antiseptic, stimulant, counter-irritant. 

Eucalyptol. 
Doses: H. & C. 5-30.; D. 0.5-2.0. 
Action: Internal antiseptic, irritant. 

Exalgine. 
Doses: D. 0.1 increase to 0.3 in ten days. 
Action: Nerve sedative 

Ferri Arsenas (Iron arsenate.) 
Doses: H. 0.06-0.09.; C. 0.09-0.2.; D. 0.006. 
Action: Alterative, tonic. 

Ferri Chloridum Tincture. 

Doses: H. 10-30.; S. & P. 1-2.; C. 20-40.; D. 0.2-1.0. 
Action: Tonic, astringent, styptic. 

Ferri Carbonas Saccharatus. 
Doses: H. 4-12.; C. 8-16.; S. & P. 0.4-0.8.; D. 

0.2-0.8. 
Action: Tonic, astringent. 

Ferri Oxydum Hydratum. 
Doses: H. 30-120.; C. 60-300.; D. 10-20. 
Action: Antidote for arsenic poisoning. (Should 
be freshly made when used.) 



Veterinary Doses. 73 

Ferri Phosphas. 
Doses: H. 4-10.; C. 4-12.; S. 1-2.; D. 0.5-0.8.; P. 

0.5-10. 
Action: Tonic to bones and blood. 

Ferri Sulphas. 
Doses: H. 2-4.; C. 4-8.; S. 0.8-2.0.; P. 0.5-1.0.; D. 

0.2-0.8. 
Action: Tonic, vermifuge. 

Ferri Dialysatum. 
Doses: H. 15-60.; D. 2-8. 
Action: Tonic. 

Ferri et Quinini Citras; 
Doses: D. 0.2-0.5. 
Action: Tonic. 

Felix Mas (Male fern.) 
Doses: H. 60-200.; C. 120-250.; D. 10-15.; S. 60-100.; 

cat 1-4, 
Action: Anthelmintic. 

Felix Mas Oleoresin. 
Doses: H. 30.; D. 0.8-2.0. 
Action: Anthelmintic. 

Felix Mas Fluid Extract. 
Doses: H. 15-30. ; C. 20-40. ; D. 1-4. 
Action: Anthelmintic. 

Galla Tincture. (Nut galls.) 
Doses: H. 40-60.; C. 60-120.; D. 4-8. 
Action: Astringent. 

Gamboge. 
Doses: C. 15-30.; S. 1-2. 
Action: Drastic purgative. 

Gelseminum Tincture. 
Doses: H. 10-20.; C. 20-40.; D. 0.1-0.8-2.0. 
Action: Nerve sedative, antispasmodic. 



74 Posology and Prescriptions. 

Gentiana. (Gentian root.) 
Doses: H. 15-30.; C. 30-60.; S. 4-12.; P. 2-4.; D. 

0.5-1.0. 
Action: Bitter tonic. 

Gentiana Fluid Extract. 
Doses: H. 15-40.; C. 30-60.; S. 10-15.; P. 4-13.; D. 

1-4. 
Action: Bitter tonic. 

Gentiana Tincture Comp. 
Doses: H. 30-120.; D. 1-4. 
Action: Bitter tonic. 

Glauber Salts. 
See Sodii Sulphas. 

Glycerinum. (Glycerine.) 
Doses: H. 30-60.; C. 120-250.; D. 1-4. 
Action: Demulcent, evacuant, excipient. 

Glycyrrhizae. (Licorice Root.) 
Doses: H. 15-30.; C. 30-60.; D. 1-4. 
Action: Expectorant, used in electuaries. 

Guiacum Tincture. 
Doses: H. 30-90.; C. 60-120.; D. 1-4. 
Action: Diaphoretic, expectorant, alterative. 

Gelsemium Fluid Extract. 
Doses: H. 5-15.; C. 10-12.; D. 0.1-0.8. 
Action: Nerve sedative, antispasmodic. 

Hammelis Fluid Extract. (Witch-hazel.) 
Doses: D. 2-8. 
Action: Astringent, hemostatic, used externally. 

Hydrargyri chloridum corrosivum. (Bichloride of 

mercury.) 

Doses: H. 0.13-0.53.; C. 0.26-0.65.; D. 
0.00324-0.00648. 

Action: Corrosive, disinfectant. Tonic. Altera- 
tive. 



Veterinary Doses. 75 

Hydrargyri chloridum mite. (Calomel.) 
Doses: H. 4-8.; C. 0.65-4.0.; D. 0.065-026.; S. & P. 

0.5-2.0. 
Action: Cathartic, vermifuge, febrifuge, antiseptic. 

Hydrargyri cum creta. (Gray powder.) 
Doses: Foals 0.5-1.0. ; D. 0.001-0.02.; P. 0.6-1.0. 
Action: Alterative, laxative. 

Hydrargyri iodidi rubrum. 
Used externally as an absorbent, irritant. 

Hydrargyri massa. (Blue mass.) 
Doses: D. 0.1-1.0. 
Action: Cholagogue, laxative, alterative. 

Hydrastis. (Golden seal.) 
Doses: H. 2-8.; C. 4-12.; D. 0.2-0.6. 
Action: Vesicant, ecbolic. 

Hydrastis Fluid Extract. 
Doses: H. 10-30.; C. 30-60.; D. 0.2-2.0.; S. 5-10. 

Action: Alterative, ecbolic. 

Hydrastine Hydrochloras. 
Doses: H. 2-15.; C. 10-20.; D. 0.06-0.5. 
Action: Ecbolic. 

Hyoscyamus Fluid Extract. 
Doses: H. 10-30.; C. 10-35.; D. 0.2-1.0. 
Action: Antispasmodic, anodyne. 

Hyoscyamus Tincture. 
Doses: D. 1-4. 
Action: Antispasmodic, anodyne. 

Hydrocyanic Acid. (Dilute.) 
Doses: H. 1-8.; C. 3-10.; S. 0.8-1.0.; P. 0.1-0.4.; 

D. 0.05-0.2. 
Action: Sedative. 

lodoformum. (Iodoform.) 
Doses: H. 1-2.; C. 1-3.; D. 0.06-0.19. 
Action: Antiseptic, used mostly externally. 



76 Posology and Prescriptions. 

Ipecacuanha. (Ipecac.) 

Doses: H. 4-16.; C. 8-16.; D. 0.65-2.0.; P. 1.5-2.5. 
Action: Expectorant, emetic. 

lodum. (Iodine.) 
Doses: H. 1-4.; C. 2-6.; S. 0.8-2.0.; P. 0.5-1.0.; 
D. 0.1-0.8. 

Action: Internally in diabetes, antiseptic, alterative, 
stimulant. 

Jalapa. (Jalap.) 
Dose: D. 2.00-8.00. 
Action: Drastic purgative. 

Juniper Berries. 
Doses: H. 30-90.; C. 60-100. 
Action: Stomachic, diuretic. 

Kamala. 
Doses: H. 30-60.; D. 5-10. 
Action: Anthelmintic. 

Kino. 
Doses: H. 4-12.; C. 10-24.; D. 0.3-1.0. 
Action: Astringent. 

Kino Tincture. 
Doses: H. 30-120.; C, 60-120.; S. & P. 4-8.; D. 

0.6-2.0. 
Action: Astringent internally. 

Kousso. 
Dose: D. 5-10. 
Action: Anthelmintic. 

Linimentum Ammonite. 
Solution ammonia one part; olive oil three parts. 
For local use externally. 

Linimentum Calcis. 
Solution of lime one part and olive oil three parts. 
Used locally externally. 



Veterinary Doses. 77 

Linimentum Camphorae. 
Camphor one part; alcohol q. s.; olive oil 4 parts. 
For external use. 

Linimentum Chloroformi. 
Chloroform 1 part; camphor liniment 1 part. 
For local use. 

Linimentum Saponis. 
Used as vehicle for other liniments. 

Linimentum saponis mollis. 
Used externally as a vehicle. 

Linimentum Tcrebinthinae. 
Soft soap 2 parts; aqua dest. 2 parts; camphorge 1 

part; olei terebinthinse 10 parts. 
Used externally. 

Linum. (Linseed-flaxseed,) 
Doses: Ad lib. 
Action: Nutrient and laxative. 

Liquor ammonii acetatis. 
Doses: H. 60-120.; C. 60-120.; D. 5-15. 
Action: Diuretic, diaphoretic. 

Liquor arsenii et hydrargyri iodidi (Donovan's Sol.) 
Doses: See arsenic, Donovan's solution. 

Liquor calcis. (Lime water.) 
Doses: H. 60-150.; C. 120-200.; D. 5-15. 
Action: Antacid. 

Liquor ferri sub-sulphatis. (Monsel's solution.) 
Doses: H. 4-8.; C. 4-12.; D. 0.32-0.65. 
Action: Astringent, tonic. ' 

Liquor ferri tersulphatis. (Sol. ferric sulphate.) 
Doses: H. 4-8.; C. 4-12.; D. 0.32-0.65. 
Action: Astringent, tonic. 



78 Posology and Prescriptions. 

Liquor iodi compositus. (Lugol's solution.) 
Doses: H. 4-8.; C. 10-20.; D. 0.13-0.65. 
Action: Internal antiseptic, alterative, absorbent. 

Liquor Plumbi subacetatis. (Goulard's extract.) 
Used externally. 

Liquor potassi arsenitis. (Fowler's solution.) 
Doses: See arsenic. Fowler's solution. 

Liquor sodse chlorinatse. (Labarraque's solution.) 
Doses: H. 5-15.; C. 5-20.; D. 0.65-1.32. 
Action: Antiseptic, antacid, stimulant. 

Liquor sodii arsenitis. (Pearson's solution.) 
Doses: H. 5-15.; C. 10-30.; D. 0.13-0.65. 
Action: Alterative, tonic. 

Lobelia Tincture. 
Dose: D. 2-4. 
Action: Emetic, n^useant, expectorant. 

Lo'belia Fluid Extract. 
Doses: H. 5-30.; C. 20-40.; D. 0.05-1.0. 
Action: Emetic, nauseant, expectorant. 

Lycopodium. 
Used externally as a dusting powder. 

Magnesii sulphas. (Epsom salts.) 
Doses: H. 100-250.; C. 500-1000.; D. 5-20.; S. & P. 

25-100. 
Action: Hydragogue, cathartic, diuretic, febrifuge. 

Marsh Mallow. (Althse Radix.) 
Doses: Ad lib. 
Action: Demulcent, used in powders. 

Mel. (Honey.) 
Doses: Ad lib. 
Used as a vehicle in electuaries. 

Menthae piperitae. 
See oleum piperitae. 



Veterinary Doses. 79 

Methyl chloridum. (Methyl chloride.) 
Used as a local anaesthetic in form of spray. 

Misturae cretae. (Chalk mixture.) 
Doses: H. 30-120.; C. 60-200.; D. 5-10. 
Action: Mechanical agent in diarrhoea. 

Morphine sulphas. 
Doses: H. 0.2-0.8.; C. 0.5-0.8.; D. 0.002-0.05.; S. 

0.002-0.05.; (Anaesthetic) D. 0.002-0.2. 
Action: Anodyne, anaesthetic, narcotic, analgesic. 

Mucilago acacia. 
Used as a vehicle. 

Mucilago tragicanthae. 
Doses: Ad lib. 
Used as an excipient for other drugs. 

Myrrha. (Gum.) 
Doses: H. 8.00.; C. 8-16.; S. & P. 2-4.; D. 0,5-1.0. 
Action: Antiseptic, deodorant, stimulant. 

Myrrha Tincture. 
Doses: H. & C. 10-25.; S. & P. 5-10.; D. 1-5. 
Action: Antiseptic, deodorant, stimulant. 

Naphthalin. 
Doses: H. 4-12.; C. 10-15.; S. 0.5-1.0.; D. 0.1-1.0. 
Action: Antiseptic, antiferment, expectorant. 

Naphthol. 
Doses: One-half that of Naphthalin. 
Action: Antiseptic. 

Nitroglycerin. (Glonoin.) 
Doses: H. 0.05-0.1.; D. 0.001-0.002. 
Action: Heart stimulant. 

Nux vomica seminis. 
Doses: H. 2-4.; C. 4-8.; S. 0.8-2.0.; D. 0.05-0.2.; 

P. 0.8-1.0. 
Action: Gastric tonic^ nerve tonic, stimulant. 



80 Pomology and Prescriptions. 

Nux vomica Extract. 
Doses: H. 1-2.; C. 2-4.; S. 0.1-0.5.; P. 0.02-0.2.; 

D. 0.008-0.1. 
Action: General tonic. 

Nux vomica fluid extract. 
Doses: H. 2-4.; C. 4-8.; S. 0.8-2.0.; P. 0.5-1.0.; D. 

0.02-0.2. 
Action: Gastric and nerve tonic, stimulant. 

Nux vomica tincture. 
Doses: H. 10-30.; C. 15-30.; D. 0.3-1.3. 
Action: Gastric and nerve tonic. 

Oak Bark. (Quercus Cortex.) 
Doses: H. 5-15.; C 15-40.; D. 0.8-2.0. ; S. & P. 2-8. 
Action: Astringent, tonic. 

Oleum adepis. (Lard oil.) 
Doses: H. 250-500.; C. 500-1000.; D. 10-30. 
Action: Laxative. 

Oleum amygdalae amarse. 
Doses: H. 0.65-2.00.; C. 2-4.; D. 0.065-0.13. 
Action: Antiseptic and analgesic. 

Oleum cadinum. (Oil of cade.) 
Doses: H. 4-8.; C. 10-15.; D. 0.3-0.6. 
Action: Antiseptic, diuretic. 

Oleum camphorse. (Camphor oil.) 
Stimulant. 

Oleum copaibse. 
Doses: H. 10-15.; C. 15-30.; D. 0.65-2.0. 
Action: Alterative, diuretic. 

OHeum diptero carpi. (Wood oil.) 
Dose: D. 0.65-2.00. 
Action: Stimulant, diuretic, laxative. 

Pos— .5 



Veterinary Doses. 81 

Oleum gaultheria. (Oil wintergreen.) 
Doses: H. 1.32-2.00.; C. 2.00-3.00.; D. 0.2-0.3. 
Action: Internal antiseptic. 

Oleum g-ossypii seminis. (Cotton seed oil.) 
Doses: H. 250-500.; C. 500-1000.; D. 30-60. 
Action: Laxative. 

Oleum lini. (Linseed oil.) 
Doses: H. 500-700.; C. 500-1000.; D. 20-60. 
Action: Laxative. 

Oleum menthse piperitse. (Peppermint oil.) 
Doses: H. 1.00-2.00.; C. 1.00-2.00.; D. 0.18-0.32. 
Action: Internal antiseptic, antiferment. 

Oleum morrhuse. (Cod liver oil.) 
Doses: H. 60-90.; C. 60-150.; D. 5-15. 
Action: Nutrient, alterative. 

Oleum Myricse. (Oil of bay.) 
Used externally. 

Oleum olivse. 
Doses: H. 250-500.; C. 500-1000.; D. 30-60. 
Action: Laxative, emollient. 

Oleum picis liquidae. (Oil tar.) 
Doses: H. 15-30.; C. 20-35.; D. 2.00-4.00. 
Action: Expectorant and parasiticide. 

Oleum ricini. fCastor oil.) 
Doses: H. 250-500.; C. 500-1000.; D. 15-60. 
Action: Laxative. 

Oleum terebinthinse. 
Doses: H. 15-60.; C. 30-60.; D. 0.5-2.0.; S. & P. 

5-10. 
Action : Stimulant, alterative, diuretic, carminative, 

anthelmintic. 



82 Posology and Prescriptions. 

Oleum sabina. (Savine.) 
Doses: H. 5-15.; C. 10-15.; D. 0.06-0.3. 
Action: Anthelmintic. 

Oleum theobromatis. (Butter cacao.) 
Used for making suppositories. 

Oleum tiglii. (Croton oil.) 
Doses: H. 0.65-1.45.; C2-8.; D.0.06-0.18. 
Action: Drastic purgative. 

Opium. 
Doses: H. 2-8.; C. 6-12.; D. 0.05-0.8.; P. 0.2-0.8. 
Action: Anodyne, antispasmodic, narcotic. 

Opium Extract. 

Doses: One-third less than the powdered opium. 
Action: Anodyne, antispasmodic, narcotic. 

Opium Tincture. 
Doses: H. 30-60.; C. 30-90.; D. 0.2-2.0.; S. & P. 2-4. 
Action: Anodyne, antispasmodic, narcotic. 

Opium et ipecac. (Dovers powders.) 
Doses: H. 5-10.; C. 10-20.; D. 0.2-0.8.; S. 2-4. 
Action: Diaphoretic, expectorant. 

O^pium acetum. 

Doses: Same as the tincture. 

Action: Analgesic, hypnotic, antispasmodic. 

Opium vinum. 
Dose: Same as the tincture. 
Action: Anodyne, antispasmodic, diaphoretic. 

Pancreatinum. (Pancreatine.) 
Dose: D. 0.32-1.00. 
Action: Tonic to the digestive tract. 

Pepo. (Pumpkin seed.) 
Dose: D. 15-60. 
Action: Anthelmintic. 



Veterinary Doses. 83 

Pepsinum. (Pepsin.) 
Dose: D. 0.13-0.65. 

Action: Tonic to the stomach with HCl. 

Pepsinum saccharatum. 
Dose: D. 0.65-2.65. 
Action: Digestive tonic. 

Petrolatum liquidum. (Liquid petroleum.) 
Used as a vehicle for other drugs. 

Petroleum molle. (Soft petroleum.) 
Used in ointments. 

Petroleum spissum. (Hard petroleum.) 
Used in ointments. 

Phenacetum. (Phenacetin.) 
Doses: H. 3-9.; C. 5-10.; D. 0.2-1.0. 
Action: Anodyne, antipyretic. 

Phosphorus. 
Doses: H. 0.05-0.3.; C. 0.1-0.5.; D. 0.002-0.016. 
Action: Nerve stimulant and tonic. 

Physostigminse Tincture. 
Doses: H. 0.32-0.65.; C. 0.65-1.0.; D. 0.032-0.13. 
Action: Nerve sedative, cathartic, myotic. 

Physostigminae salicylas. 

Doses: H. 0.065-0.13.; C. 0.1-0.2.; D. 0.0006-0.002. 
Action: Cathartic. 

Physostigminse sulphas. 
Doses: Same as the salicyllate. 
Action: Cathartic. 

Phytolaccae radix. 
Dose: D. 0.32-2.0, 
Action: Purgative. 



84 Posology and Prescriptions. 

Phytolaccse radix fluid extract. 
Doses: H. 10-30.; C. 20-60.; D. 0.2-2.0.; S. 4-9.; P. 

1-4. 
Action: Purgative, used also externally. 

Pilocarpus. (Jaborandi.) 
Doses: H. 10-15.; C. 10-25.; D. 2-4.; S. & P. 2-6. 
Action: Sialagogue, sudorific. 

Pylocarpinse hydrochloras. 
Doses: H. 0.1-0.3.; C. 0.2-0.4.: D. 0.008-0.016. 
Action: Sialagogue, sudorific. 

Pilocarpus fluid extract. 
Doses: H. 10-25.; C. 15-35.; D. 1-4. 
Action: Sialagogue, sudorific. 

Pix liquida. (Tar.) 
Doses: H. 20-60.; C. 60-90.; D. 1.0-4.0. 
Action: Antiseptic, deodorant, also used externally. 

Plumbi acetas. (Sugar of lead.) 
Doses: H. 2-4.; C. 4-8.; D. 0.06-0.12. 
Action: Astringent, hemostatic. 

Podophyllum. (May apple.) 
Doses: H. 4-8.;_C. 5-10.; D. 0.06-0.15. 
Action: Hepatic stimulant, cathartic, emetic. 

Potassi bicarbonas. 

Doses: H. 10-25.; C. 15-30.; D. 0.2-1.0.; S. 2-4.; P. 

1-4. 
Action: Antacid, stomachic, diuretic. 

Potassi bitartras. 
Doses: H. 60-120.; C. 60-120.; D. 1-3. 
Action: Laxative, diuretic. 

Potassi bromidum. 
Dose and action: See bromide potassium. 



Veterinary Doses. S5 

Potassi chloras. 

Doses: H. 2-16.; C. 10-20.; D. 0,32-1. 

Action: Ferbifuge, antacid, antiseptic, diuretic. 

Potassi et sodse tartras. (Rochelle salts. 

Doses: H. 250-500.; C. 500-1000.; D. 15-30. 
Action : Laxative, diuretic. 

Potassi iodidum. 

Doses: H. 10-20.; C. 12-25.; D. 0.1-0.8.; S. & P. 

0.8-2.0. 
Action: Absorbent, diuretic. 

Potassi nitras. 
Doses: H. 5-30.; C. 30-90.; D. 0.5-0.1. 
Action: Diuretic, refrigerant, febrifuge. 

Potassi permanganas. 
Doses: H. 2-6.; C. 4-6.; D. 0.05-0.2.; P. 0.2-0.4. 
Action: Antiseptic, disinfectant, deodorizer. 

Potassi acetas. 
Doses: H. 5-15.; C. 15-25.; S. & P. 1-4.; D. 0.1-1.0. 
Action: Diuretic. 

Potassi citras. 
Doses: Same as the acetate. 
Action: Diuretic, diaphoretic. 

Potassi sulphas. 
Doses: H. 10-30.; C. 15-40.; D. 0.2-2.0.; P. 1-4. 
Action: Diuretic, hepatic stimulant. 

Prunus virginiana. (Wild cherry.) 
Dose: D. 1-4. 
Action: Expectorant. 

Quassia lignum infusion. 
Doses: H. 120-180.; C. 150-200.; D. 2-10. 
Action: Stomachic, tonic, parasiticide. 



86 Posology and Prescriptions. 

Quassia lignum extract. 
Doses: H. 1-4.; D. 0.1-0.5. 
Action: Tonic, stomachic. 

Quassia fluid extract. 
Doses: H. 15-30.; C. 30-60.; D. 0.2-2.0. 
Action: Tonic, stomachic. 

Quercus alba. 
See oak bark. 

Quinina. (Quinine.) 
Doses: H. 1-2.; C 2-4.; D. 0.2-0.6. 
Action: Antipyretic, antiseptic. 

Quinine hydrochloras. 
Doses: H. 2-4.; C. 5-10.; D. 0.065-0.65. 
Action: Antipyretic, tonic. 

Quinine sulphas. 
Doses: Same as the hydrochlorate. 
Action: Antipyretic, tonic. 

Quinine hydrobromas. 
Doses: Same as the hydrochlorate. 
Action: Antiperiodic, tonic. 

Resina. (Resin.) 
Doses: H. 8-15.; C. 10-20.; D. 0.6-2.0. 
Action: Stimulant, astringent, diuretic. 

Resorcinum. (Resorcin.) 
Dose: D. 0.065-0.05. 
Action: Internal and external antiseptic. 

Rhamnus purshiana. (Cascara sagrada.) 
Doses: See cascara sagrada. 
Action: Cathartic. 

Rheum. (Rhubarb.) 
Doses: H. 15-30.; C. 30-60.; D. 0.6-1.5. 
Action: Stomachic, astringent, purgative. 



Veterinary Doses. 87 

Rheum fluid extract. 
Dose: D. 0.8-12.0. 
Action: Astringent, purgative. 

Rheum aromatic tincture. 
Doses: H. 30-60.; C. 60-90.; D. 2-4.; S. 15-30. 
Action: Astringent, purgative. 

Salicinum. (Salicin.) 
Doses: H. 2-8.; C. 5-13.; D. 0.2-1.0. 
Action: Internal antiseptic, anti-rheumatic. 

Salicylic acid. 
Doses: H. 10-20.: C. 15-30.; S. 4-8.; D. 0.4-1.0.; 

Goats 4-8. 
Action: Antipyretic, anti-rheumatic, antiferment. 

Salicylate soda. 
Doses: Same as the salicylic acid. 
Action: Antipyretic, anti-rheumatic, antiferment. 

Salol. 
Doses: H. 10-15.; C. 15-30.; D. 0.2-1.0.; S. 4-8.; 

P. 2-3. 
Action: Antiseptic, anti-rheumatic. 

Sanguinaria. (Blood root.) 
Doses: H. 4-13.; C. 10-15.; D. 0.5-1.0. 
Action: Expectorant, emetic. 

Santoninum. (Santonin.) 
Doses: H. 1.32-2.65.; D. 0.13-0.45. 
Action: Anthelmintic. 

Scilla. (Squills.) 
Doses: H. 2-4.; C. 2-6.; D. 0.13-0.32. 
Action: Stimulant, expectorant, emetic. 

Serpentaria. (Virginia snake-root.) 
Dose: D. 0.65-1.32. 
Action: Stimulant, diuretic, tonic. 



S? Posology and Prescriptions. 

Sodii bicarbonas. 
Doses: H. 15-120.; C. 15-120.; D. 0.5-2.50. 
Action: Stomachic , diuretic. 

Sodii boras. (Borax.) 
Doses: H. 8-12.; C. 15-26.; D. 0.65-1.32. 
Action: Antiseptic, used externally. 

Sodium hypophosphate. 
Doses: H. 10-30.; C. 15-35.; D. 0.6-1.5. 
Action: Antiseptic, alterative. 

Sodii hyposulphite. 
Doses: H. 15-120.; C. 30-60.; D. 0.65-4.0^ 
Action: Antiferment, alterative. 

Sodii carbonas. 
Doses: H. 2-8.; C. 5-15.; D. 0.1-0.4.; P. 0.3-0.8. 
Action: Antiferment. 

Sodii nitras. 
Doses: Same as the potassium nitras. 
Action: Diuretic. 

Sodii sulphas. (Glauber salts.) 
Doses: H. 120-500.; C. 500-700.; D. 2-10. 
Action: Laxative, diuretic. 

Spiritus setheris. 
Doses: H. 30-60.; C. 60-130.; D. 1.0-4.0. 
Action: Stimulant, anodyne, anaesthetic. 

Spiritus setheris comp. (Hoffman's anodyne.) 
Doses: H. 5-15.; C. 10-25.; D. 0.32-4.0. 

Action: Analgesic, stimulant. 

• 

Spiritus frumenti. (Whiskey.) 
Doses: H. 30-150.; C. 150-300.; D. 5-15. 
Action: Stimulant, diuretic, antispasmodic. 

Spiritus vini gallici. (Brandy.) 
Doses: H. 30-150.; C. 150-300.; D. 5-15. 
Acton: Stimulant, antispasmodic. 



Veterinary Doses. 89 

Staphisagris. (Staves acre.) 
Doses: Used externally for lice, etc. 

Stropanthus tincture. 
Doses: H. 5-10.; C. 10-15.; D. 0.05-0.5. 
Action: Cardiac tonic and stimulant. 

Strychnina. (Strychnine.) 

Doses: H. 0.032-0.65.; C. 0.065-0.18.; D. 

0.00104-0.00302. 
Action: Nerve stimulant, tonic and stomachic. 

Strichnine sulphas. 
Doses: same as strichnina. 
Action: Nerve stimulant, tonic and stomachic. 

Sulphur precipitatum. 

Doses: H. 10-120.; C. 15-180.; D. 0.05-15.; S. & P. 

5-30. 
Action: Laxative, alterative. 

Syrupi acacise. 
Used as a vehicle. 

Syrupi auranti. 
Used as a vehicle. 

Syrupi ipecacuanhse. 
Dose: D. 0.32-8.0. 
Action: Emetic, expectorant, cholagogue. 

Syrupi pruni Virginianae. 
Dose: D. 2-4. 
Action: Expectorant. 

Syrupi rhei. 
Dose: D. 5-15. 
Action: Stomachic, purgative. 

Syrupi scillse. 
Doses: H. 15-30.; D. 0.6-1.5. 
Action: Expectorant. 



90 Posology and Prescriptions. 

Syrupi senegae. 
Dose: D. 4-10. 
Action: Stimulant, expectorant. 

Syrupi tolutanus. 
Dose: D. 15-30. 
Action: Expectorant. 

Syrupi zingiberis. 
Dose: D. 2-10. 
Action: Stomachic, carminative. 

Tabacum. (Tobacco.) 
Doses: H. 2-4.; C. 5-10.; D. 0.13-0.4. 
Action: Stomachic, motor depressant. 

Terpin hydrate. 
Doses: H. 8-15.; C. 15-30.; D. 1-3. 
Action: Internal antiseptic. 

Terebinthinse. 
Doses: H. 15-40.; C. 30-80.; D. 0.5-10.; S. 5-10.; P. 
Action: Anthelmintic, stimulant, styptic, diuretic. 

Thymol. 
Doses: H. 0.32-1. 32-1.32.; C. 0.65-4.0.; D. 0.04-1.06: 
Action: Diuretic, antiseptic, anthelmintic. 

Tannic Acid. 
Doses: H. 2-10.; C. 5-20.; D. 0.1-1.0.; S. & P. 1-5. 
Action: Astringent. 

Uva Ursi. 

Doses: H. 15-30.; C. 20-40.; D. 1-3. 
Action: Diuretic, astringent, disinfectant. 

Veratrum Viride. 

Doses: H. 2-4.; C. 2-6.; D. 0.1-0.2. 
Action: Motor depressant. . 



Veterinary Doses. 91 

Veratrum Viride Fluid Extract. 
Doses: H. 1-4.; C. 2-6.; D. 0.1-0.4. 
Action: Motor depressant. 

Veratrum Viride Tincture. 
Doses: H. 2-8.; C. 5-10.; D. 0.1-0.6. 
Action: Motor depressant. 

Viburnum Opulus. (Black haw.) 
Doses: H. 30-120.; C. 60-120.; D. 1-2. 
Action: Ecbolic. 

Wild Cherry. 
See prunus virgin. 

Zinci Chloridum. 
Used externally as a caustic. 

Zinci Oxidum. 
Doses: H. 2-12.; C. 5-15.; D. 0.065-0.40. 
Action: Tonic, astringent. 

Zinci Sulphas. 
Doses: H. 2-12.; C. 5-15.; D. 0.065-0.18. 
Action: Astringent, tonic, emetic. 

Zingiber. (Ginger.) 
Doses: H. 15-30.; C. 30-60.; D. 0.65-1.32. 
Action: Tonic, stomachic, stimulant. 



92 Posology and Prescriptions. 



INCOMPATIBILITY. 

Incompatibility is that condition produced by 
l^ringing together substances which result in (1) 
chemical decomposition, (2) pharmaceutical dis- 
sociation, or (3) therapeutic opposition. 

CHEMICAL DECOMPOSITION. . 

That form of incompatibility where an altera- 
tion in the chemical composition of drugs takes 
place when they are mixed. 

The most common forms of chemical incompati- 
bility are: — 

1. Precipitation of an insoluble salt, by adding 
one solution of a salt to another. 

2. By decomposition of a salt in solution, con- 
taining a base united with a weak or volatile jacid, 
by the addition of a stronger acid. 

3. By precipitation of alkaloidal salts by add- 
ing, to their solutions, alkalies or salts, thus pro- 
ducing insoluble compounds. This is a dangerous 
form of incompatibility, as the alkaloidal salts of 
strychnins. morphine, etc., are poisonous and largely 
employed in medicine. 

4. By unsightly discoloration and precipitation, 
produced by mixing ferric salts or their solutions 
with soniie form of tannin. 

5. By decomposition of a solid substance in so- 
lution, without precipitation, by the formation of 
products which may or may not be soluble in the 
liquid. 

PHARMACEUTICAL INCOMPATIBILITY. 

This is that condition arising from the admix- 
ture of pharmaceutical preparations which causes 
physical dissociation of one or more of the con- 
stituents, but not a chemical change. This form 
is divided into two varieties, viz.: — 



Incompatibility. 93 

1. That resulting in the separation of active 
and important ingredients. 

2. That resulting in the precipitation of inert 
constituents. 

THERAPEUTIC INCOMPATIBILITY. 

This is that form which consists of the union 
of drugs that are physiologically antagonistic; for 
instance, the administration of aconite and digitalis 
together or any combination of drugs that oppose 
each other in therapeutic actions. 

RULES. 

The following recognized rules will act as a 
guide to the practitioner: — 

Soluble salts which can by mutual decomposi- 
tion form an insoluble compound will undergo such 
decomposition when they meet in solution, and will 
precipitate, unless in some very rare instances in 
which a double salt is formed. 

Soluble salts which are not capable of forming 
an insoluble salt never precipitate and rarely 
undergo decomposition v/hen they meet in solution. 
Mineral acids decompose salts of the weaker 
(carbonic, acetic, etc.) acids, and form ethers with 
alcohol and alcoholic preparations. 

Alkalies precipitate the alkaloids and the solu- 
ble nonalkaline metallic salts. 

Glucosides, such as santonin and glycyrrhizin, 
should not be prescribed with free acids or emulsin. 

Tannic acid and all substances containing it are 
incompatible with alkaloids and drugs containing 
them, with albumin and gelatin, and with most solu- 
ble metallic salts used in medicine. 

Iodine and iodides are incompatible with the 
alkaloids and the substances containing them, as 
well as with most soluble metallic salts. The 
iodide of potassium should always be prescribed 



94 Posology and Prescriptions. 

alone, or only in combination with corrosive sub- 
limate (with which it forms a double salt), or 
with iodine itself. 

Tinctures and other alcoholic preparations con- 
taining resin precipitate the latter when water is 
added. 

Nitrate of silver should always be prescribed 
alone, or in combination with opium or extract of 
hyoscyamus only. Most vegetable extracts decom- 
pose it, and with creosote it is said to make an ex- 
plosive compound. 

Corrosive sublimate is incompatible with almost 
everything, and should be given in simple syrup; 
even the compound syrup of sarsaparilla is said 
to decompose it. 

Syrup of squill, containing acetic acid, is incom- 
patible with carbonate of ammonium, but not with 
the chloride. 

Acetate and subacetate of lead are incompatible 
with almost everything, but are nevertheless fre- 
quently used in lotion with opium, the insoluble 
compound formed being therapeutically active. 

Vegetable infusions are generally incompatible 
with metallic salts. 



Prescriptions. 95 



PRESCRIPTIONS. 



Several of the following prescriptions will be 
found to contain incompatible substances, the ob- 
ject being* in a number of instances to form new 
chemical compounds. In other prescriptions where 
incompatibility exists they have been highly rec- 
ommended by veterinarians who have used them 
with apparent good results. Hence the reason for 
including them with the others. 

No attempt has been made in some of the pre- 
scriptions for strictly correct Pharmacopoeial Latin 

Constipation in Horse. 

Sodii sulphatis 200.00 

Pulv. radicis althaeae.. 200.00 

Misce et fiat pulv. 
Sig: — Tablespoonful three times daily. 

Cathartic for Horse. 

Sodii sulphatis 300.00 

Aloe barbadensis 20.00 

Aquae quantum sufficiat fiat emulsio. 
Sig: — Give at once. 

Constipation in Cattle. 

Sodii sulphatis 750.00 

Decoct, seminis lini 300.00 

Misce et fiat emulsio. 
Sig: — Give at once. 



96 Posology and Prescriptions. 

Constipation in Sheep. 

Sodii sulphatis 200.00 

Sodii chloridi 50.00 

Aquae cummunis 350.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Give at once. 

Carbolic acid poisoning in Dogs. 

Sodii sulphatis 30.00 

Aquae destillatae 150.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Give tablespoonful every ten minutes. 

For Cattle — Cathartic. 

Sodii sulphatis 500.00 

Sodii chloridi 100.00 

Pulv. radicis zingiberis 60.00 

Aquae cummunis 750.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Give at once. 

Urethral Catarrh. 

Zinci sulphatis 25.00 

Aquae destillatae 500.00 

Misce et fiat, solutio. 
Sig: — Use small quantity once daily as injection. 

Horse — Bronchitis. 

Flores sulphuris 25.00 

Stibii sulphurati nigri 25.00 

Sodii sulphatis 250.00 

Pulv. radicis glycyrrhizae 

Pulv. seminis foeniculi aalOO.OO 

M'isce et fiat pulv. 
Sig: — Tablespoonful three times daily. 
Pos.— 6 



Prescriptions. 97 



Catarrh of stomach — Horse. 

Sodii sulphatis 150.00 

Sodii chloridi 75.00 

Pulv. seminis lini 200.00 

Misce et fiat pulv. 
Sig: — Tablespoonful on every feed. 

Eye Wash for Animals. 

Sodii chloridi 2.00 

Aquse destillatae 100.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 

Sig-: — Use twice daily as an eye wash. 

Liniment — External Application. 

Sodii chloridi 

S'piritus camphorse aa 50.00 

Tinct. Arnicae 100.00 

Aquae destillatse .300.00 

Misce e fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Apply twice daily. 

Bronchitis of Horse. 

Ammonii chloridi 30.00 

Pulv. radicis glycyrrhizse 120.00 

Pulv. seminis anisi 75.00 

Misce et fiat pulv. 
Sig: — Ta'blespoonful three times daily on feed. 

Purgative for Dog. 

Magnesii sulphatis 5.00 

Mellis 60.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Give in two doses 12 hours apart. 



98 Posology and Prescriptions. 

Chronic Catarrh of the Respiratory Apparatus. 

Ammonii chloridi 50.00 

Antimonii et potassii tartaras. . . . 75.00 

Pulv. iradicis ^lycyrrhizse 150.00 

Misce et fiat chart. No: V. 
Sig: — ^Give one powder every 24 hours. 

Bronchial Catarrh of Pigs. 

Ammonii chloridi 10.00 

Sodii sulphatis 50.00 

Pulv. radicis glycyrrhizae 45.00 

Misce et fiat chart. No. V. 
Sig: — Give one powder every 12 hours. 

Bronchial Catarrh of Dogs. 

Ammonii chloridi 10.00 

Fid. ext. g^lycyrrhizae 60.00 

Syrupi simplicis 90.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Give teaspoonful every six hours. 



I^ 



Constipation of Pigs. 



Magnesii sulphatis 30.00 

Syrupi simplicis 60.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Give at once. 



B 



For External Hemorrhage. 



Aluminii et potassi sulphatis 5.00 

Pulv. quercus corticis 25.00 

Misce et fiat pulv. 
Sig: — Use on wounds as strew powder. 



Prescriptions. 99 



Diarrhea of Dors. 
I^ 

Argentii nitratis 00.10 

Glycerini 10.00 

Aquae destillatae 150.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Give tablespoonful every three hours. 

Burrows Solution. 

Aluminii et potassi sulphatis 5.00 

Plumbi acetatis 10.00 

Aquae destillatae 250.00 

Misce et fiat mist. 
Sig: — Use externally. 

Conjunctivitis. 

Aluminii et potassii sulphatis.... 5.00 

Aquae destillatae 250.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — ^Use with eye dropper tvvice or three 
times daily. 

Diarrhea of Horse. 

Aluminii et potassii sulphatis .... 20.00 
Plumbii acetatis 5.00 

Aquae communis 250.00 

Misce et fiat mist. 
Sig: — Give 2 ounces every 6 hours 

Weeping Eczema. 

Argentii nitratis 3.00 

Aquae destillatae 50.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Apply once daily. 



100 Posology and Prescriptions. 

For Ulcerated Stomach of Horse or Dor. 

Argentii nitratis 00.50 

Argillse 20.00 

Aquae q. s. ft. pi'llulae No. X for ho:se, 
No. XXX for dog. 
Sig: — Give one pill daily. 



I^ 



Constipation of Cow. 



Magnesii sulphatis 500.00 

Pulv. radicis gentianse 30.00 

Pulv. aloe barbadensis 10.00 

Aquae communis 750.00 

Misce et fiat emulsio 
Sig: — Give at once. 

Wash for Conjunctivitis. 

Zinci sulphatis 1.00 

Aquae destillatae 100.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Use twice daily with eye dropper. 



Uterine Wash. 

I^ 

Zinci sulphatis 25.00 

Aquae destillatae 500.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 

Sig: — Use with syringe. 

Emetic for Pigs. 

Zinci sulphatis 1.00 

Sacchari albi 5.00 

Misce et fiat pulv. 
Sig: — Give at once. 



Prescriptions. 101 



Caustic. 

Cupri sulphatis 30.00 

Cretse preparatae 15.00 

Misce et fiat pulv. 
Sig: — Apply as strew powder for excessive gran- 
ulation. 

Villate's Solution. 

Cupri sulphatis 60.00 

Zinci sulphatis 60.00 

Acidi Acet. dil 1050.00 

Liquor plumbi subacetatis 120.00 

Miscc et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Use as injection for fistulse, etc. 



Tape Worms — Dog. 

Cupri oxydati 0.05 

Amylis . .>. 2.00 

Misce et fiat chart. No. 3- 
Sig: — -One powder daily. 



Emetic for Pigs. 

Cupri sulphatis 1.00 

Sacchari albi 5.00 

Misce et fiat pulv. 
Sig: — Give at once. 

Epilepsy of Dogs. 

Zinci oxydati 2.50 

Sacchari albi 20.00 

Misce et fiat cha^rt. No. XX. 
Sig: Give one powder every 8 hours. 



102 Posology and Prescriptions. 

Airol Paste. 

Dermatoli 
Glycerin! 

Gummi arabicse aa 2.50 

Boli 10.00 

Misce. 
Sig: — Apply to wound surface. 

Gastric Catarrh of Dogs. 

Bismuthi subnitras 

Sachari aibi aa 4.00 

Misce et fiat pulv. No. X. 
Sig: — Give one powder every 8 hours. 

White Lotion. 

Plumbii acetatis ' 30.00 

Zinci sulphatis 24.00 

Aquae destillatae 500.00 

Misce et fiat mist. 
Sig: — Use externally. 

Anemia of Horses. 

Ferri sulphatis 20.00 

Sodii chloridi 250 00 

Pulv. fructus juniperis 50.00 

Misce et fiat pulv. 
Sig: — ^Give tablespoonful on each feed. 

Lick for Sheep. 

Ferri sulphatis 100.00 

Sodii chloridi 1000.00 

Misce et fiat pulv. 
Sig: — Place where sheep can lick it. 



Prescriptions. 103 



Leuksemia of Dogs. 

Ferri reducti 1.00 

Sacchari albi 5.00 

Misce et fiat chart. No. XX 
Sig: — Give one powder daily. 



Diarrhea of Horses. 

Ferri sulphatis 15.00 

Pulv. radicis althae^e 100.00 

Aquse q. s. ft. elect. 
Sig: — Give at once. 



External — Caustic. 

Hydrargyri chloridi corrosivi .... 5.00 

Spiritus 50.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig:— Apply for spavins, ring-bones, etc., every 
three days. 

External Caustic. 

Hydrargyri chloridi corrosivi 250 

Collodion elast 25.00 

Misce et fiat unguentum. 
Sig: — Apply every three days. 

Eczema. 

Hydrargyri chloridi cor. 1.00 

Unguenti 100.00 

Misce et fiat unguentum. 
Sig:— Apply every three days. 



104 Po so logy and Prescriptions. 

Uterine Wash for Cattle. 

Hydrargyri chloridi cor 0.20 

Aquae destillatse 1000.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Inject with syringe and after about ten 
minutes wash out the part with warm water. 

Blister. 

Hydrargyri iodidi rubri 4.00 

Petrolati 32.00 . 

Misce et fiat unguentum. 
Sig: — Apply every three days for ring bone and 
spavins. 

English Spavin Cure. 

Hydrargyri iodidi rubri 30.00 

Olei crotonis 2.00 

Petrolati 120.00 

Misce et fiat unguentum. 
Sig: — Apply every four days. 

Pigs — Puirgative. 

Hydrargyri chloridi mitis 0.50 

Sacchari albi 1.00 

Misce et fiat pulv. 
Sig: — Give at once. 

Horse — Infectious Catarrh of Bowels. 
I^ 

Hydrargyri chloridi mitis 5.00 

Opii pulvis '. 8.00 

Pulv. radicis althseae 50.00 

Aquae communis quant-suffic. fiat elect. 
Sig: — Give in two doses 8 hours apart. 



- Prescriptions. 105 

Intestinal Antiseptic — Do^. 

Hydrargyri chloridi mitis 0.25 

Sacchari. albi 2.00 

Misce et fiat pulv. No. VI. 
Sig: — Give one powder every 8 hours. 

Horse — Influenza. 

Hydrargyri chloridi mitis 5.00 

Pulv. radicis althaese 15.00 

Aquae quant, suffic. fiat elect. 
Sig: — Give at once. 

Conjunctivitis, Chronic. 

Hydrargyri chloridi mitis 8.00 

Acidi borici 10.00 

Misce et fiat pulv. 
Sig: — Use once daily, blowing small quantity 
into the eye. 

Horse — Ascarides. 
I^ 

Acidi arsenosi 0.60 

Santonini 1.00 

Aloe barbadensis 30.00 

Pulv. radicis althaeae et aquae communis 
quant, suffic. fiat bolus. 
Sig: — Give at once. 

Dog — Catarrhal Pneumonia. 

Antimonii et potassi tartras 1.00 

Sacchari albi 10.00 

Misce et fiat pulv. No. X. 
Sig: — Give one powder every 12 hours. 



106 Posology and Prescriptions. 

Sheep Dip. 

Acidi arsenosi 

Sapon miollis aa 2.5 lb. 

Potassii carbonatis 3.0 lbs. 

Aquae communis 40. gal. 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Use as a dip. 

Horse — Expectorant — Influenza. 

Antimonii et potassii tartras 30.00 

Ammonii chloridi 20.00 

Pulv. fructus juniperis aalOO.OO 

Pulv. radicis glycyrrhizse 100.00 

Misce et fiat pulv. 
Sig: — Give tablespoonful twice daily. 

Cow — -Galactagogue. 

Stibii sulphurati nigri 

Flores sulphuris aalOO.OO 

Pulv. fructus foeniculi 

Pulv. fructus anisi aa 50.00 

Pulv. fructus juniperis 60.00 

Sodii chloridi 300.00 

Misce et fiat pulv. 
Sig: — ^Give tablespoonful on each feed. 

Foal — Rachitis. 

^ . .. 

Syrupi calcii lactophosphatis. .. .240.00 

Sig: — Give tablespoonful twice daily. 

Dog — Rachitis. 

Syrupi calcii lactophosohatis. .. .120.00 
Sig: — Give teaspoonful twice daily. 



Prescriptions. 107 



Dog — Catarrhal Pneumonia. 

Stibii sulphurati nigri 1.50 

Sacchari albi 2.00 

Misce et fiat pulv. No. V. 
SIg: — ^Give one powder twice daily. 

Colts — Rachitis. 

Calcii phosphatis 60.00 

Pulv.radicis altihaeae et glycerini quant, 
suffic. fiat boli . No. VI. 

Sig:— Give one bolus daily. 

Dog — Rachitis. 

Olei phosphatis 00.50 

Olei oliv?e 60.00 

Misce et fiat emulsio 
Sig: — Give teaspoonful once daily. 

Disinfectant. 

Calcii chlorldi 500.00 

Aquae communis 4000.00 

Misce et fiat emulsio. 
Sig: — Use in form of spray for stables, etc. 

Horse — Summer Mange. 

Flores sulphuris 50.00 

Hydrargyri chloridi mitis 5.00 

Pulv. cantharis 20.00 

Petrolati 400.00 

Misce et fiat unguentum. 
Sig: — Apply externally every three days suffici- 
ent amount to cover surface. 



108 P OS logy and Prescriptions. 

Dog — Epilepsy. 

Sodii bromidi 5.00 

Sacchari aibi 3.00 

Misce et fiat chart. No. X. 
Sig: — Give one powder daily. 

Cattle — Actinomycosis. 

Potassi iodidi 48.00 

Aquae communis 480.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — ^Give tablespoonful daily in pint of water. 

Horse Diabetes Insipidus. 

Potassi iodidi 10.00 

lodi 5.00 

Aquae communis 500.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Give tablespoonful twice daily in 2 ounces 
of water with syringe. 

Dog — Mange. 

Flores sulphuris 5.00 

Sapon viridi 15.00 

Petrolati 20.00 

Misce et fiat unguentum. 
Sig: — Apply sufficient to cover surface diseased. 

Cattle— Milk fever. 

Potassii iodidi 10.00 

Aquae destillatae 1000.00 

Misce et fiat solutio 
Sig: — Divide into 4 parts and inject into each 
quarter of udder, if necessary repeat in 12 hours. 



Prescriptions. 109 



Texas Fever Dip. 

Sulphur 86 lbs. 

Petroleum purified 30 bbl. 

Mix. 
Sig: — Use as emulsion. 

Horse — Anaemia. 

Flores, sulphuris 50.00 

Sodii chloridi 500.00 

Sodii bicarbonatis 50.00 

Misce et fiat pulv. 
Sig: — Give tablespoonful daily. 

Cattle — Lead poisoning. 

n 

Sulphuris sub 25.00 

Potassii iodidi 10.00 

Misce et fiat pulv. No. III. 
Sig: — Give one powder daily. 

Vienna Tar Liniment. 

Picis liquidse 

Flores sulphuris aalOO.OO 

Sapon viridi 

Spiritus aa200.00 

Misce et fiat emuls'o. 
Sig: — Apply externally as indicated. 

Cow — Metallic Poisoning. 

Potassii sulphatis 15.00 

Aloe barbadensis 40.00 

Decoct, seminis lini 500.00 

Misce et fiat mist. 
Sig: — Give at once. 



110 Posology and Prescriptions. 

Horse — Caustic. 

Acidi sulphuric! 10.00 

Asbestos 30.00 

Misce et fiat paste. 
Sigi^AppIy externally. 

Conjunctivitis. 

Acidi borici 5.00 

Aquae destillatge 250.00 

Misce et fiat solutio 
Sig: — ^Use twice daily with medicine dropper. 

Wound. 

Acidi borici 40.00 

Creolini 5.00 

Misce et fiat pulv. 
Sig: — Use as strew powder. 

Conjunctivitis. 

Cocainse hydrochloras 00.60 

Aquae destillatae 30.00 

Misce et fiat solutio 
Sig: — Use as eyewash. 

Schleich's Local Anaesthetic. 

Cocainae hydrochloras 0.20 

Morphinae hyrochloras 0.025 

Sodii chloridi steril 0.20 

Aquae destillatae 100.00 

Acidi carbolici (5%) gtt. 2 

Misce et fiat solutio 
Sig: — Use as injection to infiltrate the tissues 
locally. 



Prescriptions. lil 



Cocaine Ointment. 

Cocainae hydrochloras 0.50 

Adipis suillae 10.00 

Misce et fiat unRuentum. 
Si: — Apply as ung^t. 

Cocaine for Diagnostic Injection. 

I^ 

Cocainae hydrochloras 0.2 

Aquae destillat^ 10.00 

Misce et fiat solutio 

Sig: — Use as injection. 

Alopyn — Local Anaesthetic. 

Alopyni 0.50 

Aquae distillatae 10.00 

Misce et fiat solutio 
Sig: — Use as subcutaneous injection. 

Horse — Influenza. 
I^ 

Acetanilidi 75.00 

Pulv. radicis althaeae et glycerin! 
quant, sufKic, fiat boli. No. III. 
Sig: — Give one bolus every 8 hours. 

Horse — Pneumonia. 

Acetanilidi 100.00 

Syrupi ' 200.00 

Misce et fiat electuarium. 
Sig: — Give in three doses 12 hours apart. 



112 Posology and Prescriptions. 

Dog — Distemper. 

Acetanilidi 0.50 

Sacchari albi 1.00 

Misce et fiat puilv. No. V. 
Sig: — Give 8 hours apart. 



Wounds. 

Acetanilidi 5.00 

Pulv. quercus corticis 10.00 

Misce et fiat pulv. 
Sig: — Use as strew powder. 



• Horse — Septicaemia. 

Antipyrini 15.00 

Pulv. radicis glycyrrh'zae 25.00 

Aquae communis quant suffic. 
fiat bolus. 
Sig: — Give at once. 

Dog — High Temperature — Enteritis. 

Phenacetini 3.00 

Sacchari albi 2.00 

M.isce et fiat pulv. No. X. 
Sig: — Give one powder every 12 hours. 

Dog — Distemper. 

Phenacetini 3.00 

Sacchari albi 3.00 

Gummi arabicae 2.00 

M'isce et fiat pulv. XVI. 
Sig:— Give one powder every 12 hours. 



Pos— 7 



Prescriptions. 113 



Dog — Excessive Vomiting. 

Creosoti 0.50 

Gummi arabicse 5.00 

Aquae destillatae 150.00 

Misce et fiat solutio 
Sig: — Give one tablespoonful every three hours. 

Horse — Fetid Bronchitis. 

Creosoti 15.00 

Puiv. radicis glycyrrhizae 50.00 

Pulv. radicis althaeai et glycerini 
quant, suffic fiat boli No. III. 
Sig: — Give one every 24 hours. 

Horse — Mange. 

Creosoti 25. OU 

Spiritus 500.00 

Misce et fiat solutio 
Sig: — Apply to diseased surface. 

Dog — Demodex Mange. 

Creosoti 10.00 

Spiritus 50.00 

Chloroform! 20.00 

Misce et fiat solutio 
Sig: — Use sufficient amount to saturate 
area diseased. 

Sheep — Stomach Worms. 

Creosoti . .'L 10.00 

Olei seminis gossyppi 200.00 

Olei terebinthinae 10.00 

Misce et fiat emulsio. 
Sig: — Give tablespoonful every two hours. 



114:- Posology and Prescriptions. 

Dog — Mange. 

Creosoti 10.00 

Olei seminis gossyppi 100.00 

Spiritus 150.00 

Misce et fiat emulsio. 
Sig: — Apply to diseased surface. 

Chickens — Diptheria. 

Creolini 2.00 

Glycerini 

Aquae destillatse aa 50.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Apply with a small brush to the mucous 
membrane. 

Wound — Strew Powder. 

Napthalini 5.00 

Acidi borici 25.00 

Misce et fiat pulv. 
Sig: — Use as strew powder. 

Dog — Mange. 

Napthalini 5.00 

Petrolati 25.00 

Misce et fiat unguentum. 
Sig: — ^Apply once daily. 

Dog. — Infectious Catarrh of Bowels. 

Napthalini 5.00 

Sacchari aibi 10.00 

Misce et fiat pulv. No. XX 
Sig: — Give one powder every 12 hours. 



Prescriptions. 115 



Antiseptic for Wounds. 

CreolinI 10.00 

Aquae destillatse 500.00 

Misce et fiat emulsio. 
Sig: — Apply to wound with syringe. 

Dogs — Ottorhoea. 

Creolini 3.00, 

Spiritus 300.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Use on cotton swab. Follow 

after secretions are all removed with 

boric acid powder. 

Dog — Mange. 

Creolini 

Sapon viridi aa 50.00 

Spiritus 300.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig:: — Apply once daily. 

Door — Emetic. 

Ap omorphlnae hydrochJoras 0.004 

Aquae destillatae 4.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig; — Inject subcutaneously. 

Horse — Catarrh of Bowels. 

Creolini ' 50.00 

Ext. glycyrrhizae .100.00 

Pulv. radicis althaese et glycerini 
quant, suffic, fiat boli No. VI. 
Sig: — Give one bolus dailv. 



116 Po so logy and Prescriptions. 

Dog — Distemper. 
3 

Creolini 0.25 

Ext. glycyrrhizse, 

Cerae flavse aa 3.50 

Misce et fiat massa e qua fiat pillulae 
No. X. 
Sig: — Give one pill every 6 hours. 

Horse — Expectorant. 

n 

Apomorphinse hydrochloras 0.004 

Aquae destillatae 10.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Inject subcutaneously. 

Cat — Emetic. 

Apomorphinse hydrochloras 0.001 

Aquae destillatae 4.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Inject subcutaneously. 

Cattle and Sheep — Licking Disease. 

Apomorphinae hydrochloras 0.50 

Aquae destillatae 30.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Inject 5 c. c. subcutaneously once 
daily for cattle and for sheep, 2-5 c. c. 

Horse — Diarrhea. 

Opii pulv 10.00 

Pulv. radicis althaeae 25.00 

Aquae communis quant, suffic. fiat 
bolus. 
Sig: — Give at once. 



Prescriptions. 117 



Dog — Infectious Catarrh of Bowels. 

I^ 

O'pii pulv 0.2 

Hydrargyri chloridi mitis 0.1 

Sacchari aibi 0.5 

Misce et fiat pulv. 

Sig: — Give at one dose. 

Horse — Colic. 

Morphinse sulphatis 0.40 

Aquae destillatse 10.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Give at once subcutaneously. 

Dog — Bronchitis and Laryngitis. 

Morphinse hydrochloras 0.10 

Aquae amygdalae amarse lO'.OO 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — ^Give 10 drops three times daily. 

Dog — Bronchitis and Cough. 

Codeinse hydrochloras 0.30 

Syrupi althaese 10.00 

Aquae destililatae 150.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Give teaspoonful every 3 hours. 

Dog — Distemper. 

Morphinae hydrochloras 0.2 

Apomorphinae hydrochloras 0.05 

Acidi hydrochlorici 1.00 

Aquae destillatae 250.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Give teaspoonful every 4 hours. 



118 Posology and Prescriptions. 

Eye — Solution for Examination. 

Atropinse sulphatis 0.05 

Aquae destillatae 10.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Use 15-20 drops in each eye. 

Horse — Antidote for Morphine and Eserine Poison- 
_ in^. 

Atropinse sulphatis 0.20 

Aquae destillatae 10.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Give at once subcutaneously. 

Horse — ^Purgative. 

Physos-tigminae sulphatis 0.06 

Aquae destillatae 10.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Give at once as subcutaneous injection. 

Horse — Purgative. 

Physostigminae sulphatis 0.03 

Pilocarpinae sulphatis 0.20 

Aquae destillatae 10.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Give at once subcutaneously. 

Horse — Purgative. 

Barii chloridi . ^ 0.60 

Aquae destillatae 10.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Give at once intravenously. Care should 
be taken to prevent it diffusing into the tissues 
around the vein when the needle is withdrawn. 



Prescriptions. 119 



Horse — Purgative. 

Barii chloridi 8.00 

Gummi arabicae 10.00 

Aquae destillatae 10.00 

Misce et fiat emulsio. 
Sig: — Give at once with syringe via. mouth. 

Myotic. 

Physostigminse sulphatis 0.10 

Aquae destillatse 10.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Use 10-15 drops in each eye every 4 hours. 

Cattle — Chronic Indigestion. 

Nicotianse tabaci folise 
Sodii sulphatis 

Siodii chlloridi aa250.0O 

Misce et fiat pulv. 
Sig: — Give tablespoonful on each feed. 

Cattle— Purgative. 

Nicotianse tabaci foliae 50.00 

Sodii sulphatis 350.00 

Aquae communis - 500.00 

Misce et fiat mist. 
Sig: — 'Give at once as drench. 

Eye — ^Local anaesthetic. 

Cocainae ihydrochloras 0.30 

Acidi borici 1.00 

Aquae destillatae 30.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Use few drops in eye every 2 hours. 



120 Po so logy and Prescriptions. 

Sheep — Dip for Ticks. 
3 

Acidi carbolici crudi 1.5kg 

Potassii carbonatis 1. kg: 

Sapon viridi 3 kg 

Nicotianse tabaci. folise 15 kg 

Aquae communis 500 L. 

Misce et fiat decoct. 
Sig: — Use as a dip. 

Horse — Hearts Weakness — Pneumonia. 

Ext. Digitalis fid 15.00 

Potassii iodidi 4.00 

Aquae destillatse 30.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Give at once. 

Horse — Chest Plague- — Pneumonia. 

Pulv. Digitalis foliae 12.00 

Vini rubri 300.00 

Misce et fiat mist. 
Sig: — Give at once. 

Horse — Valvular Insufificiency. 

Pulv. Digitalis foliae 10.00 

Potassi iodidi 2.00 

Aouae communis 60.00 

Sig: — Give in two doses 12 hours apart. 

Dog — Ascites. 

Pilocarpinae hydrochloras 0.10 

Aquae destillatae 12.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Give 2 c. c. subcutaneously once daily. 



Prescriptions. 121 



Dog — Myocarditis. 

Piilv. Digitalis foliae 1.20 

Pulv. fructus juniperis 5.00 

Aquae quant, suffic, fiat massa e 
qua form, pillulae No. XV. 
Sig: — ^Give one pill daily. 

Dog — Ascites. 

Infus. Digitalis folise 10.00 

Liquor potassii acetatis 20.00 

Olei juniperis 1.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Give 10 drops twice daily. 

Dog — Valvular Insufficiency. 

Ext. Digita'lis foliae 1.00 

Sacchari albi 5.00 

Misce et fiat pulv. No. XVI. 
Sig: — O'ne powder daily. 

Dog — Valvular Insufficiency. 

Ext. fld digitalis folise 0.50 

Aquae communis 30.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Give teaspoonful once daily. Small dogs 
give half quantity. 

Horse — Hearts Weakness. 

Tincturae stropanthus 10.00 

Aquae destillatae 30.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — ^Give at one dose. 



122 Peso logy and Prescriptions. 

Liniment. 

Tincturse aconit 60.00 

Tincturse opii 90.00 

Chloroformi 30.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Apply as indicated to the part. 

Pigs — Emetic. 

Pulv. rad'icis ipecacuanhse 2.00 

Pulv. radicis veratrini 1.00 

M'isce et fiat piily. No. II. 
Sig: — Give one powder and repeat in 
one hour if necessary. 

Horse — Muscular Rheumatism. 

Veratrinse 0.50 

Spiritus dil 50.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Inject 5 c. c. every 12 hours into the 
affected tissue. 

Cow — Milk Fever. 

Veratrinae 0.20 

Spiritus .10.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Give su'bcutaneously ini 2 doses. 

Cow — Constipation. 
B 

Veratrinae 0.3 

Antimonii et potassii tartras 8.00 

Aquae communis 250.00 

M'isce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Give at once. 



Prescriptions. 123 



Dog — Emetic. 

Pulv. radicis ipecacuanhse 0.2 

Antimonii et potassii tartras 0.1 

Sacchari aibi 1.0 

Misce et fiat pulv. No. 11. 
Sig: — Give one powder. Repeat if necessary 
in 30 minutes. 



Liniment. 

I^ 

Tinct. aconit. 

Tinct. cannabis indicse aal20.00 

Aetheris 4!5.,b0 

Spiritus 150.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 

Sig: — Apply to area with friction. 



Horse — Expectorant. 
I^ 

Pulv. radicis ipecacuanhse 

Ammonii chloridi aa 40.00 

Pulv. radicis glycyrrhizse 90.00 

Pulv. radicis gentianse 120.00 

Misce et fiat pulv. No. X. 
Sig: — Give one powder every 12 hours. 



Horse — Intermittent Fever. 

Quininse sulphatis . . . .u 25.00 

Pulv. radicis althaese. 100.00 

Gummi arabicse et aquae, quant, 
suffic. fiat massa e qua form, 
boli No. IV. 
Sig: — Give one bolus every 12 hours. 



124 • Posology and Prescriptions. 

Dog — Catarrhal Pneumonia. 

Pulv. radicis ipecacuanhse 3.00 

Ammonii chloridi 2.00 

Pulv. radicis glycyrrhizae 1.5 

Misce et fiat pulv. No. XVI. 
Sig: — Give one powder every 12 hours. 

Horse — Diarrhoea. 

Pulv. cinchonse cortlcis 50.00 

Pulv. radicis althaeae 40.00' 

Aquae communis quant suffic. fiat 
elec. 
Sig: — Give in 2 doses 24 hours apart. 

Dog — ^Chronic Catarrh of Stomach. 

Decoct, cinchonse corticis 100.00 

Acidi hydrochlorici 2.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Give teaspoonful every 6 hours. 

Cat — Catarrh of Bowels. 
R 

Tincturae cinchonse 

Tincturse rhei aromaticus .... ati 25.00 
M'isce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Give 10 drops three times daily. 

Horse — Influenza. 

Quininae sulphatis 50.00 

Tincturae ferri chloridi 40.00 

Pulv. radicis althaeae 60.00 

Glycerini quant, sufific. fiat elect. 
Sig: — -Divide into 6 parts and give one daily. 



Prescriptions. 125 



Dog — Leukaemia. 

Quininse sulphatis 5.00 

Acidi arsenosi 0.05 

Gummi arabicse et sacchari quant. 

suffic. fiat massa, e qua form, pil- 
lulae No. XX. 
Sig: — Give two pills daily. 

Dog — Rheumatism. 

Sodii sa'licylati 10.04 

Aquae communis 250.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — -Give teaspoonful every 8 hours. 

Horse — Rheumatism. 

Sodii salicylati . 15.00 

Pulv. radicis glycyrrhizae 25.00 

Misce et fiat pulv. No. 3. 
Sig: — Give one powder daily. 

Cattle — Rheumatism. 

Sodii salicylati 25.00 

Divide in pulv. No. III. 
Sig: — give one powdei every 6 hours in pint 
water. 



Horse — Pneum-onia. 

Sodii salicylati 150.00 

Pulv. cinchonse corticis 

Pulv. radicis glycyrrhizae aa 25.00 

Aquae quant, suffic. fiat elect. 
Sig: — Give in three doses, once daily. 



126 Po so logy and Prescriptions. 

" Salicylic Acid Ointment. 

Acidi salicylati 5.00 

Adepis suillae 100.00 

Misce et fiat unRuentum. 
Sig: — Use externally. 



Preserving: Solution. 

Acidi salicylati 5.00 

Acidi borlci 10.00 

Misce et fiat pulv. 

Sig: — Use for 1000 c. c. liquid. 



Dog — Rheumatism. 
I^ 

Sa/loli 2.00 

Sacchari albi 2.00 

Misce et fiat pulv. XV. 
Sig: — Give one powder every 8 hours. 

Dogs — Ottorhoea. 

Saloli 5.00 

Spiritus 200.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Use as wash for external ear. 

Mouth Wash — Antiseptic. 

Saloli 4.00 

Spiritus 100.00 

Olei menthae piperitse 

Tinct. Vanill aa 1.00 

Syrupi 50.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig:— Use as a mouth wash. 



Prescriptions. 127 



Horse — Catarrh of Bladder. 

Saloli . 50.00 

Pulv. radicis g^lycyrrhizae 100.00 

Aquae quant, suffic. fiat, elect. 
SIr: — Give in five doses, once daily. 

Dor — Catarrh of Bladder. 

Saloli 3.00 

Sacchari albi 2.00 

Misce et fiat pulv. No. X. 
Sig: — Give one powder every 12 hours. 

Dog — Catarrh of Bowels. 

Saloli 2.00 

Mentholi 0.50 

Sacchari albi 2.50 

Misce et fiat pulv. No. VI. 
Sig:— Give 'one powder every 8 hours. 

Dog — Fetid Bronchitis. 

Olei Terebinthinge 10.00 

Gummi arabicse 20.00 

Aquae destillatae 300.00 

Misce et fiat emulsio. 
Sig: — Give teaspoonful three times daily. 

Sheep — Lung Worms. 

Olei terebinthinse 

Olei oliv^ aa 10.00 

Misce et fiat emulsio. 
Sig: — Give in two doses intratracheally 24 hours 
apart. 



128 Posology and Prescriptions. 

Cow — Chronic Indig^estion. 

Olei terebinthinae 50.00 

Decoct, seminis lini 250.00 

Misce et fiat mist. 
Sig: — ^Give in 2 doses 24 hours apart. 

Horse — Ascarides (Round worms.) 

Olei terebinthinae 30.00 

Olei lini 250.00 

Misce et fiat emulsio. 
Sig: — Give at once. 



Dog — Catarrh of Bladder. 

Olei Terebinthinae 0.25 

Olei olivae 5.00 

Misce D,. capsulsa gelatipae, No. X. 
Sig: — Give one capsule daily. 



Horse — Colic. 

Olei terebinthinae 50.00 

Spiritus camphorae 60.00 

Aetheris 40.00 

M'isce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Give in doses 2 hours apart. 

Horse — Gangrene of the Lungs. 

Picis liquidae 

Flores sulphuris , aa 50.00 

Pulv. radicis glycyrrhizae et aquae 
communis quant, suffic. fiat boli 
No. VI. 
Sig: — ^Give one bolus every 8 hours. 

Pos.- 8 



Prescriptions. 129 



Chronic Eczema. 

I^ 

Picis liquidse 10.00 

Sapon viridi 50.00 

Spiritus '. 100.00 

Misce et fiat emulsio. 

Sig: — Apply every three days. 

Tar Ointment. 

Picis liqiiidse 5.00 

Adepis suillse 50.00 

Misce et fiat ung^uentum. 
Sig: — Apply locally externally for mange. 

Horse — Canker. 

Picis liquidse 75.00 

Calcii sulphatis ...150.00 

Misce. 
Sig:— Apply direct to canker. 

Dog — Mange and Eczema. 

Balsami peruviani 

Sapon viridi , aa 25.00 

Spiritus .250.00 

Misce et fiat emulsio. 
Sig: — Apply once daily. 

Stimulant for Wounds. 

Balsami peruviani 2.00 

Unguenti parafini 20.00 

Misce et fiat une:uentum. 
Sig: — Apply to wounds once daily. 



130 Po so logy and Prescriptions. 

Dog — Cystitis. 

Balsami peruviani 1.00 

Sacchari albi 10.00 

Misce D. capsulse gelatinse No. V. 
Sig: — Give one capsule daily. 

Horse — Cystitis. 

Balsami peruviani 150.00 

Pulv. radicis althaeae 75.00 

Glycerini q. s. f. 
Misce et fiat boli No. X. 
Sig: — Give one daily. 

Horse — Pneumonia. 

Olei sinapis nigri 10.00 

Spiritits 100.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Apply to walls of thorax as counter- 
irritant. 

Cow — Stomachic. 

Pulv. seminis foeniculi 100.00 

Pulv. seminis anisi 50.00 

Pulv. radicis gentianae 30.00 

Sodii chloridi 200.00 

Sodii sulphatis 150.00 

Misce et fiat pulv. 
Sig: — Give tablespoonful on each feed. 

Horse — Cystitis. 

Olei eucalpyti . 25.00 

D. in capsulae gelatinse No. V. 
Sig: — Give one capsule daily. 



Prescriptions. 131 



Horse — Stomachic. 

Pulv. seminis foenlculi 100.00 

Pulv. rhizomae calami 25.00 

Sodii chloridi 250.00 

Misce et fiat pulv. 
Sig: — Give tablespoonful on each feed. 

Dog — Cystitis. 

Olei eucalypti 1.30 

D. in capsulse gelatinse No. X. 
Sig: — Give one capsule daily. 

Stomatitis. 

Tincturse myrrhse 16.00 

Aquae destillatse 234.00 

Misce et fiat emulsio. 
Sig: — Use as mouth wash. 



I^ 



Dog — Carminative. 



Mentholi 0.1 

Sacchari albi 1.0 

Misce et fiat pulv. 
Sig: — Give at once. 



I^ 



Horse — Liniment (restitution fluid.) 



Tincturse capsici 60.00 

Aquae ammonii fortis 

Spiritus camphorse aal20.00 

Sodii chloridi 100.00 

Aquae communis 500.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Use as a liniment. 



132 Posology and Prescriptions. 

Cow — Catarrh of Stomach. 

Pulv. seminis anisi 

Pulv. seminis foeniculi aa 50 00 

Folise menthse piperitse 25.00 

Sodii bicarbonatis 75.00 

Misce et fiat pulv. 
Sig: — Give tablespoonful on each feed. 

Cow — Milk Powder. 

Stibii sulphurati nigri 200.00 

Pulv. fructus foeniculi 

Pulv. fructus anisi aalOO.OO 

Misce et fiat pulv. 
Sig: — Give tablespoonful on each feed. 

Canary Bird — Lice. 

Olei anisi 10.00 

Spiritus 60.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Use few drops once daily to parts. 



Dog — Enteritis. 

O'lei anisi 2.00 

Spiritus 20.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — ^Give 10 drops every three hours in tea- 
spoonful of water. 

Horse — Flatulent Colic. 

^ Asafoetidae 90.00 

Pulv. rad'icis althaese et aquae quan. suffic 
fiat massa. e qua form, boli No, III. 
Sig: — Give one every 6 hours. 



Prescrit)tions. 133 



Horse — Dropsical Condition. 

Pulv. fructus juniperis com 100.00 

Sodii chloridi 250.00 

Sodii sulphatis 50.00 

Misce et fiat pulv. 
Sig: — Give tablespoonfiil 3 times daily. 

Cow — Bronchial Catarrh. 

Pulv. fructus juniperis com 250.00 

Sodii sulphatis 500.00 

Ammonii chloridi 50.00 

Misce et fiat pulv. 
Sig: — Give tablespoonful on each feed. 

Dog — Catarrh of Bladder. 

Olei juniperis 10.00 

Spiritus 20.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Give 10 drops every three hours. 

Dog — Ascites. 

Ext. juniperis 

Liquor potassii acetatis aa 25.00 

Infus. folise digitalis 10.00 

Syrupi auranti 90.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Give teaspoonful every 12 hours. 

Horse — Hearts weakness — Pneumonia 

Camphorge tritae 30.00 

Aetheris 60.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Give 10 c. c. subcutaneously every 3 hrs. 



134 Fo so logy and Prescriptions. 

Do^ — Diuretic. 

Tincturae asafoetidse 10.00 

Spiritus menthae piperitse 15.00 

Syrupi sarsaparillse compositus 60.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Give teaspoonful every three hours. 

Cattle — -Stomachic. 

Olei juniperis 40.00 

Olei iini 250.00 

Decoct, seminis Iini 500.00 

Misce et fiat emulsio. 
Sig: — Give in 4 doses, once daily. 

Horse — Septic Fever. 

Camphorse tritse 50.00 

Pulv. radicis althaese 150.00 

Aquae communis quant, suffic. fiat 
massa equa form, boli No. II. 
Sig: — Give one bolus daily. 

Camphor Ointment. 

R 

Camphorse tritse 2.00 

Spiritus 3.00 

Petrolati 24.00 

Misce et fiat un^uentum. 

Sig: — Apply externally. 

Decubitus. 
I^ 

Alcohofis 250.00 

Acidi tannici 20.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Use twice daily enough to saturate the 
wound. 



Prescriptions. 135 



Epistaxis. 

Adrenalini chloridi 1-5000 

in water 
Sig: — Use as injection, 

Favus — Dogs — Cats — Fowls. 

Flores sulphuris 20.00 

Petrolati 60.00 

Misce et fiat ungt. 
Sig: — Apply once daily. The parts should be 
soaked in warm water to remove the crusts 
and dried thoroughly before applying oint- 
ment. 



Dog — Rheumatism. 

Spiritus camphorse 300.00 

Aetheris 10.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Apply with friction to affected area. 

Dog — Pysemia. 

Camphorse tritse 3.00 

Sacchari albi 2.00 

Misce et fiat pulv. No. V. 
Sig: — Give one powder every 3 hours. 

Dog — ^Rheumatism. 

Camphorae tritse c 30.00 

Chloralis 30.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Apply sufficient amount to saturate sur- 
face. Rub in thoroughly. 



136 Posology and Prescriptions. 

Horse — Hearts Weakness — Pneumonia. 

SpiritusI camphorse 60.00 

Sig: — Give 15 c. c. subcutaneously everv 4 hrs. 

Pigs — Thumps — Spasm of Diaphragm. 

Camphorse tritae 3.00 

Sodii bromidi 1.00 

Sacchari albi 1.00 

Misce et fiat pulv. No. TIL 
Sig : — ^Give one powder and repeat in one hour 
if necessary. 

Horse — Thumps — Spasm of Diaphragm. 

Camphorse tritae 20.00 

Sodii bromidi 10.00 

Pulv. radicis glycyrrhizse et aquse 
communis, quant, suffic. fiat bolus. 
Sig: — Give at once. 

Horse — Digestive Weakness — Stomachic. . 

Pulv. radicis gentianse 50.00 

Pulv. seminis foeniculi 100.00 

Sodii chloridi .250.00 

Misce et fiat pulv. 
Sig: — Give tablespoonful on each feed. 

Dog — Stomatitis — Mouth Wash for Small Animals. 

Thymoli 0.25 

Acidi benzoici 3.00 

Olei menthse pipe^itse 0.50 

Spiritus 100.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Use teasnoonful to glass of water. 





Prescriptions. 


137 


n 


Dog — Worms. 
Thymoli 


1.00 


Sig 


Sacchari albi 

Misce et fiat pulv. 
:: — Give at once. 


0.50 



Antiseptic Solution. 

Thymoli 0.50 

Aquse destllatse 500.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Use for wounds. 

Horse — Catarrh of Stomach. 

Pulv. radicis gentianae 50 00 

Pulv. nucis vomicae 25.00 

Pulv. radicis glycyrrhizse 150.00 

Misce et fiat pulv. 
Sig: — Give tablespoonful on each feed. 



B 



Horse — Tonic. 



Pulv. radicis gentianse 30.00 

Pulv. fructus iuni'-eris . 60.00 

Ferri sulphatis .150.00 

Pulv. radicis glycyrrhizae 60.00 

Misce et fiat pulv. 
Sig: — Give tablespoonful on each feed. 

Dog — Catarrh of Stomach. 

Tincturse gentianae 5.00 

Acidi hydrochlorici dil. 10.00 

Syrupi auranti 60.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Teaspoonful every 4 hours. 



138 Posology and Prescriptions. 

Cow — Indigestion. 

-^ 

Tincturse ^entianse 10.00 

Acidi hydrochlorici dil 20.00 

Misce. 

Sig:, — Give in pint of water. 



Horse — Rectal Worms (Oxyiiris Curvula.) 

I^ 

Quassi ligni 50.00 

Aquae destillatae 1000.00 

Misce et fiat decoct. 

Sig: — Use as rectal injection. 

Horse — Diarrhoea. 

I^ 

Ext. calumbae fid 120.00 

Ext. rhei fid 45.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 

Sig: — Two tablespoonfuls twice daily. 

Horse — Stomachic — Catarrh of Stomach and Bowels. 

Pulv. radicis calumbae 180.00 

Pulv. radicis gentianse 60.00 

Sodii chloridi 90.00 

Misce et fiat pulv. 
Sig: — Tablespoonful three times daily on feed. 

Horse — Constipation — Purgative. 

Aloe barbadensis 24.00 

Hyd'rargyri chloridi mitis 8.00 

Pulv. radicis zin<yiberis 10.00 

Pulv. radicis glycyrrhizse et 
glycerini quant, suffic. fiat bolus. 
Sig: — Give at once. 



Prescriptions. 139 



Horse — Colic — Constipation, 

I^ 

Olei lini 500.00 

Ext. belladonnse fld 10.00 

Misce et fiat mist. 

Sig: — Give at once. 

Cattle — Impaction of Rumen — ^Constipation. 

Olei ricini 500.00 

Olei crotonis 0.50 

Olei lini 250.00 

Misce et fiat emulsio. 
Sig: — Give at once as drench. 

Dog — Constipation. 

Ext. Rhei fld 20.00 

Syrupi 30 00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Give in two doses 8 hours apart. 

Cow — Impaction. 

Olei crotonis 1.3 

Olei lini 500.00 

Misce et fiat emulsio. 
Sig: — Give at once as drench. 

Horse — Icterus. 
I^ 

Resinse podophyllini 15.00 

Hydrargyri chloridi mitis 10.00 

Pulv. radicis glycyrrhizse et glyc- 
erini quant, suffic. fiat massa e qua 
form, boili No. III. 
Sig: — Give one bolus every 12 hours. 



140 Posology and Prescriptions. 

Dog — Icterus. 

Resinae podophyllini 0.1 

Sacchari albi 0.5 

Misce et fiat pulv. No. II. 

Sig: — Give one powder and repeat in 24 hours. 

Abortion — Infectious. 
Antiseptic solutions of creolin: carbolic 
acid: lysol; should be used to wash out the 
vagina and external genitals. Disinfect the 
stable and everything that the discharge 
has come in contact with. 

Abscess. 
To abort abscesses, inject carbolic acid so- 
lution 2 p. c, about 10 cc around the ab- 
cess or paint with tincture of iodine. 

Acne. 
Abort by applying pure creolin or car- 
bolic acid. Foment with a hot solution of 
boric acid in water 20.00—500.00. 



R 



Horse — Diarrhoea. 



Acidi tannici 30.00 

Decoct, seminis lini 350.00 

Misce et fiat emulsio. 
Sig: — Give in two doses, 12 hrs apart. 

Calf — Diarrhoea. 

Acidi tannici 5.00 

Decoct, seminis lini 250.00 

Misce et fiat misturae. 
Sig: — Give at one dose. 



Prescriptions. 141 



Horse — External Wash and Stimulant. 

Ext. Hamamelis fid 200.00 

Olei carophyllis 5.00 

Olei sassafras 10.00 

Aquae communis 4000.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Apply as indicated. 

Horse — ^Bronchitis — Expectorant 

Pulv. radicis p^Iycyrrhizge 120.00 

Ammonii chloridi 60.00 

Pulv. fructus juniperis 30.00 

Pulv. radicis althaese 200.00 

Misce et fiat pulv. 
Sig: — ^Give tablespoonful on each feed. 

Dog — Tape Worm. 

Olei-resinae aspidii 0.5 

D. in capsulse gelatinse No. II. 
Sig: — Give one capsule and repeat in 12 hours 
v^ith the other. 

Horse Colic — Laminitis, 

Arecolinae hydrobromici 0.08 

Aquae destillatse 10.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Give at once subcutaneously. 

Wounds — Strew Powder. 

Acidi tannici 30.00 

lodoformi 5.00 

Misce et fiat pulv. 
Sig: — Use as strew powder. 



142 Posology and Prescriptions. 

Dog — Worms. ( Ascarides.) 

Santonini 0.5 

Sacchari albi 0.5 

Misce et fiat pulv. No. III. 
Sig: — Give one powder every 12 hours and fol- 
low each dose with one half ounce of castor 
oil. 

Horse — Worms. (Ascarides.) 

Santonini 3.00 

Aloe barbadensis 20.00 

Hydrargyri chloridi mitis 8.00 

Pulv. radicis althaeae et glycerini 
quant, suffic. fiat, bolus. 
Sig: — Give at once. 

Dog — 'Ottorhoea. 

Acidi tannici 5.00 

Spiritus 250.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Use as wash. 

Dog — Eczema. 

Acidi tannici 5.00 

Glycerini LO.OO 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Apply once daily. 

Dog — Stomatitis. 

Tincturse catechu . 10.00 

Aquae menthse piperitse . . ,. 150.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Use as mouth wash. 



Prescriptions. 143 



Dogs & Cats — Fleas. 

Lycopodii 100.00 

Flores pyrethri 60.00 

Olei anisi 0.50 

Misce et fiat pulv. 
Sig: — Use as dusting powder. 

Horse Diarrhoea. 

Pulv. catechu 60.00 

Pulv. radicis althaese 75.00 

Aquse communis et glycerini quant, 
suffic. fiat massa, e qua form, boli 
No. Ill, 
Sig: — Give one daily. 

Uterine injection — Astringent. 

R 

Tincturse catechu 150.00 

Aquse destillatse 1000.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 

Sig: — Use at once. Inject into uterus. 

Cow — Dystokia. 

B 

Ext. Secale Cornuti fid. 30.00 

Aquae destillatae 500.00 

M'isce et fiat solutio. 

Sig: — Give at once as drench. 

Cantharides Oil — Blister. 

Pulv. Cantharis •. . . . 1.00 

Olei olivae 4.00 

Misce. Heat on a water bath for 30 
minutes and strain. 
Sig: — Apply externally. 



144 Posology and Prescriptions. 

Dog — Chorea. 

Exalgini 1.68 

Aquae destillatae 60.00 

Sig: — Give teaspoonful once daily. 

Septicaemia — Horse, Cow and Dog. 

Formalini 1.00 

Aquae destillatae 2500.00 

M'isce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Inject thiree and one-third c. c. to the 
pound of live weight of the animal. . 

Horse — Colic. 

Sodii hyposulphitis, 

Olei terebinthinae aa 45.00 

Chloroformi 90.00 

Ext. belladonnae fld 30.00 

Spiritus frumenti 360.00 

Sig: — Give one ounce every 30 minutes. 

Dog — Ulceration of Stomach. 

Argenti nitratis 0.50 

Argillae 1.00 

Misce et fiat pillulae N. XX. 
Sig: — Give two daily. 

Dog — Diarrhoea. 

Argenti nitratis 0.40 

Accuse destillatae 120.00 

Glycerini 10.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Give teaspoonful every three hours. 

Pos.— 9 



Prescriptions. ^^^ 



Conjunctivitis. 

Argenti nitratis 0.40 

Aquae destillatse 20.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Use twice daily as eye wash. 

Laryngitis. 

Argenti nitratis 0.50 

Sacchari lactis 10.00 

Misce et fiat pulv. 
Sig: — Use as powder with powder blower. 

Horse — Diarrhoea. 

Argenti nitratis 1.00 

Argillse 60.00 

Aquae destillatse quant. 

suffic fiat boli No. V. 

Sig: — Give one every 12 hours. 

Horse — Purpura Hemorrhagica. 

Protargoli 2.00 

Aquae destillatae 100.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — -Give in two doses 12 hours apart. 

Acute and Chronic Dermatitis 

Pink Ointment. 

Zinci carbonatis 45.00 

Acidi cabolici 6.00 

Mentholi 2.0 

Petrolati 100 00 

Misce et fiat unguentum. 
Sig: — Apply once daily. 



146 Posology and Prescriptions. 

Astringent and Antiseptic. 

Protargoli 3.60 

Aquae destillatge 180.00 

M'isce et fiat salutio. 
Sig: — Use as astringent. 



Conjunctivitis. 

Zinci sulphatis 1.00 

Aquae destillatae 100.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Apply twice daily. 



B 



Pigs — Emetic. 



Zinci sulphatis 1.00 

Sacchari albi 5.00 

Misce et fiat pulv, 
Sig: — Give at once. 



I]^ 



Dogs — Emetic. 



Zinci sulphatis 1.00 

Aquae destillatae 100.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Give teaspoonful every 10 minutes until 
emetic action is obtained. 



Horse— Dermatitis. 

Zinci oxidi 30.00 

Acidi carbolici 4.00 

Olei olivae 120.00 

Misce et fiat emulsio. 
Sig: — Apply once daily. 



Prescriptions. 147 



Dog — Eczema. 

R 

Zinci oxidi 30.00 

Cretse preparatse 50.00 

Misce et fiat pulv. 

Sig: — Use as strew powder for wounds. 

Dog — Emetic. 

Cupri sulphatis 1.00 

Aquae destillatse 50.00 

Misce e fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Give teaspoonful every 15 minutes. 



Pig — Emetic. 

Cupri sulphatis 1.00 

Sacchari albi 5.00 

Misce et fiat pulv. 
Sig: — Give at once. 

Sheep — Licking Disease. 

Ferri reducti 100.00 

Sodii chloridi 1000.00 

Pulv. fructus juniperis 500.00 

Misce et fiat pulv. 
Sig: — Place where sheep can lick it. 

Horse — Bronchitis. 

Antimonii et potassii tartras .... 15.00 

Ammonii chloridi 45.00 

Pulv. radicis glycyrrhizse. 
Pulv. radicis althaeae. 

Pulv. fructus juniperis com ...aa 60.00 
Misce et fiat pulv. 
Sig: — Tablespoonful three times daily on feed. 



148 Posology and Prescriptions. 

Horse — •Anaemia. 

Ferri reducti 20.00 

Sodii chloridi 250.00 

Pulv. fructus foeniculi 75.00 

Misce et fiat pulv. 
Sig: — ^Give tablespoonful on each feed. 



Dog — Tape Worm. 

Cupri oxidi , . 0.05 

Amylis 0.20 

Misce et fiat pulv. No. III. 
Sig: — Give one powder daily. 

Wound — Antiseptic. 

Cupri sulphatis 12.00 

Aquae destillatae 240.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Use on wounds. 



Dog — Anaemia-Leukaemia. 

Ferri reducti , 0.50 

Sacchari albi 1.00 

Misce et fiat pulv. No. XV. 

Sig: — Give one powder daily. 

Sheep — Licking Disease. 

Ferri sulphatis 100.00 

Sodii chloridi 50.00 

Sodii sulphatis 500.00 

Pulv. fructus juniperis 250.00 

Misce et fiat pulv. 
Sig: — Place where sheep can lick it. 



Prescriptions. 149 



Horse — Canker. 

Cupri sulphatis 

Ferri sulphatis aalOO.OO 

Misce et fiat pulv. 
Sig: — Use as strew powder. 

Horse — Diarrhoea. 

Ferri sulphatis ... 15.00 

Pulv. radicis althaese et 
glycerini quant, suffic. fiat bolus. 
Sig: — 'Give at once. 

Horse — Cough. 

Cocainse ihydrochloras 2.00 

Codeinse 6.00 

Aquae amygdalae amarse. ...360.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Give ounce dose twice daily. 

Horse — 'Blister, Spavin, Ring-bones. 

Hydrargyri iodidi rubri 4.00 

Pulv. cantharis 4.00 

Petrolati 32.00 

Misce et fiat unguentum. 
Sig: — Apply every three days. 

Dog — Distemper-Tonic. 

Ferri et quininae citratis 4.00 

Pepsini 1.00 

Sacchari albi 2.00 

Misce et fiat pulv. No. XX. 
Sig: — Give a powder every 12 hours. 



150 Posology and Prescriptions. 

Horse — Bronchitis-Expectorant. 

Ammonii chloridi 45.00 

Sodii chloridi 90.00 

Pulv. radicis Rlycyrrhiz?e 180.00 

Misce et fiat pulv. 
Sig: — Give tablespoonful three times daily. 

Dog — Cough. 

Morphinae sulphatis 0.10 

Aquae amygdalae amarae 60.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Give teaspoo,nful three times daily. 

Horse — Leukaemia-Anaemia. 

Ferri sulphatis 25.00 

Sodii chloridi 200.00 

Pulv. anisi seminis 50.00 

Misce et fiat pulv. 
Sig: — Give tablespoonful on each feed. 

Birds — Intestinal Antiseptic. 

Ferri sulphatis 5.00 

Sodii bicarbonatis 20.00 

Aquae destillatae 500.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Give small quantity in drinking water. 

Sheep — ^Dip-Ticks-Mange. 
I^ 

Acidi arsenosi 500.00 

Aquae communis 100 L. 

Aluminii sulphatis 6000.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Use for 100 sheep. 



Prescriptions. 151 



Dog — Distemper. 

Hydrarg-yri chloridi mitis 0.05 

Sacchari albi 0.2 

Misce et fiat pulv. No. III. 
Sig: — Give a powder every 6 hours. 



Dog — ^Distemper-Tonic. 

Ferri et quininse citratis 5.00 

Syrupi sarsaparillse comp 60.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Give teaspoonful every 6 hours. 

Sheep — Dip-Ticks-Mange. 

Acidi 'arsenosi 1500.00 

Ferri sulphatis 10,000.00 

Aquae communis 100 000. OD 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — ^Use for 100 sheep. 



Sheep — Dip-Ticks-Mange. 

Acidi arsenosi 1000.00 

Potassii carbonatis 1000.00 

Aquae communis 100,000.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — ^Use for 100 sheep. 



Dog — Ansemia-Chorea- Mange — Eczema. 

Liquor potassii arsenitis 10.00 

Aquae cinnamomi 90.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Give teaspoonful daily. 



152 Posology and Prescriptions. 

Horse — Anaemia-Tonic. 

Liquor potassii arsenitis 240.00 

Sig: — Give tablespoonful twice daily. 

Horse — Anaemia. 

Liquor potassii arsenitis 120.00 

Tincturae ferri chloridi 120.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Give tablespoonful twice daily. 



Horse — Worms (round). 

Acidi arsenosi 1.00 

Aloe barbadensis 24.00 

Sapon viridi quant, suffic. 
fiat boli No. n. 
Sig: — Give one and repeat in 8 hours. 

Horse — Bronchitis-Catarrh of Bowels. 

Sodii sulphatis 110.00 

Sodii chloridi 90.00 

Sodii bicarbonatis 45.00 

Acidi arsenosi 1.00 

Misce et fiat pulv. 
Sig: — Give tablespoonful on each feed. 

Carlsbad Salts. 

Sodii sulphatis 22.00 

Potassii sulphatis 1.00 

Sodii bicarbonatis 18.00 

Sodii chloridi 9.00 

Misce et fiat pulv. 
Sig: — Give tablespoonful on each feed for horse. 
Dog 10 grains twice daily. 



Prescriptions. 153 



Dogs — Rachitis. 

Olei phosphorati 1.00 

Olei morrhuse 120.00 

Mi see 
Sig: — Give teaspoonful three times daily. 



Colts — Rachitis. 

I^ 

Olei phosphorati 2.50 

Olei olivse 200.00 

Misce. 

Sig: — Give teaspoonful once daily. 

Horse — Rachitis. 

Calcii p'hosphatis 150.00 

D. pulv. No. X. 
Sig: — Give a powder daily. 

Colts — Rachitis. 

Calcii phosphatis 

Calcii carbonatis aa 50.00 

Potassii bicarbonatis 25.00 

Pulv. seminis foeniculi 60.00 

Misce et fiat pulv. 
Sig: — Give tablespoonful twice daily. 

Calves — ^Dysentery-Diarrhoea. 

Magnesii carbonatis 

Magnesii oxidi aa 5.00 

Opii pulv 6.00 

Misce et fiat pulv. No. III. 
Sig: — Give one powder every 6 hours in pint of 
warm water. 



lo4 Posology and Prescriptions. 

Dog — Gastro-intestinal Catarrh. 

Magnesii carbonatis 

Sacchari lactis aa 1.00 

Misce et fiat pulv. No. V. 
Sig: — Give a powder every 8 hours. 

Dog — Rachitis. 

Syrupi calcii lacto-phosphatis . . . 90.00 
Sig: — Give teaspoonful twice daily. 

Horse — Colic-Con stioation. 

Magnesii sulohatis 500.00 

Pulv. radicis glycyrrhizse 50.00 

Pulv. radicis althaese 200.00 

Aquae com. quant, suffic. fiat elect. 
Sig: — Give in two doses 12 hours apart. 

Wounds — Antiseptic. 

lodoformi \ 10.00 

Aetheris 50.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Apply in form of spray. 

Wounds — Antiseptic- Astringent. 

H 

lodofoi^mi 4.00 

Acidi tannici 16.00 

Misce et fiat pulv. 

Sig: — Apply to wound as strew powder. 

Dog — Infectious Catarrh of Bowels. 

Phenacetini 0.5 

Sacchari albi 1.00 

Misce et fiat pulv. No. II. 
Sig: — Give 12 hours apart. 



Prescriptions. 155 



Wounds — Antiseptic. 

lodoformi 2.00 

Acidi borici 20.00 

Misce et fiat pulv. 
Sig: — Apply to wounds as strew powder. 

Wounds — Protective Covering. 

lodoformi 2.00 

Collodii elast 20.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sip-: — Use enough to cover wound. 

Dog — Otorrhoea. 

Thioformi 4.00 

Creolini 2.00 

Acidi borici 24.00 

Misce et fiat pulv. 
Sig: — Apply to ear after cleaning thoroughly 
with alcohol. 

Cow — Actinomycosis. 

Potassi iodidi 60.00 

Aquae destillatse 240.00 

Misce. et fiat solutio. 

Sig: — Give one and one-half tablespoonfuls once 
daily in pint water. 

Dog — Distemper. 

Phenacetini 2.00 

Sacchari albi 2.00 

Misce et fiat pulv. No. VI. 
Sig: — Give a powder every 12 hours. 



156 Posology and Prescriptions. 



Horse — ^Chronic Bronchitis. 



» 



Potassii iodidi 16.00 

Amm'onii chloridi 45.00 

Pulv. radicis plycyrrhizae. 120.00 

Pulv. fructus juniperis 105.00 

Sodii chloridi 180.00 

Misce et fiat pulv. 
Sig: — Give tablespoonful three times daily. 

Pairasites — External. 

Acidi carbolici 5.00 

Spiritus ^ 10.00 

Sapon viridi 50.00 

Misce et fiat emulsio. 
Sig: — Use externally. 

Antiseptic Solution — Wounds. 

Acidi carbolici 24.00 

Aquse communis 480.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Apply to wounds. 

Wounds — Antiseptic Sol 

Creolini 12.50 

Aquse communis 500.00 

Misce et fiat emulsio 
Sig: — Apply to wound. 

Dog — Otorrhoea. 

Creolini 10.00 

Spiritus 60.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Apply to ear twice daily. 



Prescriptions. 157 



Horse — Influenza. 

Acetanilidi 100.00 

Sodii chloridi 150.00 

Sodii sulphatis 75.00 

Sodii bicarbonatis 40.00 

Pulv. fructus juniperis 180.00 

Misce et fiat pulv. 
Sig: — Give tablesponful three times daily. 

Dog — Mange. 

Creolini 

Spiritus aalOp.OO 

Sapon viridi 80.00 

Misce et fiat eniulsio. 
Sig: — Apply as indicated. 

Sheep — Mange. 

Creolini 100 00 

Spiritus V ,. 150.00 

Sapon viridi 200.00 

Misce et fiat emulsio. 
Sig: — Use as indicated. 

Wounds — Stirew Powder-Antiseptic. 

Creolini . .. : 1.00 

Acidi borici 50.00 

Misce et fiat pulv, 
Sig: — Apply direct to wounds. 

Horse — Colic. 

Ext. cannabis indicse fid 60.00 

Aquae 60.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Give in 2 doses three hours apart. 



158 Posology and Prescriptions. 

Dog — Constipation-Impaction. 

Creolini 2.50 

Ext. glycyrrhizae 5.00 

Cerge flavse 2.50. 

Misce et fiat pillulse No. X. 
Sig: — Give a pill every 6 hours. 

Horse — Catarrh of Bowels. 

Creolini 50.00 

Ext. glycyrrhizae 100.00 

Pulv. radicis althaese 25.00 

Aquae quant, suffic. fiat boli No. VI. 
Sig: — Give one every 6 'hours. 

Horse — Colic. 

Ext. belladonnse fid 45.00 

Tincturoe nucis vomicae 15.00 

Aquae communis 240.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Give in three doses 1 hour apart. 

Dog— Heart stimulant. 

Atropinae sulphatis 0.10 

Gummi arabicae et sacchari et aquae 
quant, suffic. fiat massa. equa 
form, pillulae No. X. 
Sig: — Give a pill daily. 



R 



Horse — ^Heart stimulant. Pneumonia. 



Atropinae sulphatis ..... ..... 0.10. 

Aquae destillatae 10.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Give in 2 doses 8 hours apart. 



Prescriptions. 159 



Dog — Salivation. 

Atropinse sulphatis 0.2 

Ext. glycyrrhizse et aquae quant, suffic. fiat 
massa. e qua form pillulae No. XX. 
Sig: — Give 2 pills daily. 

Horse — Colic. 

Ext. belladonn^e fid 75.00 

Ext cannabis indicae fld • 45.00 

Aetheris 15.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Give one ounce every hour. 

Dog — Ascites-Hydrothorax. 

Cafifeinse citratis 

Sacchari al'bi aa 0.5 

Misce ea fiat pulv. No. V. 
Sig: — Give one powder daily. 

Horse — Heart Weakness. 

Cafifeinae citratis 0.3 

Aquae destillatae 8.0 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Give at once subcutaneously. 

Cow — Catarrh of Bowels-Tonic. j 

Pulv. seminis nucis vomicae 90.00 

Sodii bicar'bonatis 75.00 

Sodii sulphatis 120.00 

Sodii chloridi 60.00 

Pulv. seminis foeniculi 90.00 

Misce et fiat pulv. 
Sig: — Give tablespoonful on each feed. 



160 Po so logy and Prescriptions. 

Cow — Milk fever- Heart Stimulant. 

Caffeinse citratis 0.30 

Aquae destillatse 10.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Give at once subcutaneously. 

Dog — Tonic. 

Tincturae nucis vomicae 7.00 

Tincturse gentianse 10.00 

Aquse communis 60.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — ^Give teaspoonful twice daily. 

Cat — Tonic. 

Tincturae nucis vomicae 1.00 

Syrupi auranti 60 00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Give teaspoonful once daily. 



Horse — ^Spinal Paralysis. 

Strychninse sulphatis 0.06 

Aquae destillatae .^00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Give at once subcutaneously. 

Cow — Milk fever-Stimulant. 

Strychninae sulphatis u.24 

Aquae destillatae 16.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Give one-sixth every 4 hours subcutane- 
ously. 

Pos— 10 



Prescriptions. 161 



Horse — Colic-Acute IndiRestion. 

Physostigminae sulphatis 0.06 

Aqu3e destillatae 5.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Give at once subcutaneously. 

Cow — Paralysis of Bowels-Constipation. 

Physostigminae sulphatis 0.12 

Strychninae sulphatis 0.03 

Aauae destillatae 8.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Give at once su'bcutaneously. 

Myotic. 

Physostigminae sulphatis 0.18 

Aquae destillatae 15.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — -Drop few drops into eye every 15 minutes 
until contraction of the pupil occurs. 

Horse— Tetanus. 

Ext cannabis indicae fid 60.00 

Ext. radicis gelsemini fld 180.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Give in three doses 12 hours apart. 

Horse — Muscular Rheumatism. 

Sodii salicylati 75.00 

Saloli 40.00 

Pulv. radicis althaeae et aquae quant, sufific. 
fiat boli No. 6. 
Sig: — ^^Give one bolus every 12 hours. 



162 Posology and Prescriptions. 

Pig- — Anaesthetic, 

Chloralis hydratis 15.00 

Glycerini 30.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Give via rectum. 

Pig — Lung Worms. 

Olei terebinthinae 

Olei olivse ..aalOO.OO 

Misce et fiat emulsio. 
Sig:— Give 5 c. c. to each pig intratracheally. 

Horse — Thrush. 

Olei terebinthinae 25.00 

Picis liquidse 250.00 

Misce et fiat emulsio. 
Sig: — Apply once daily. 

Eczema. 

Olei picis liquidae 10.00 

Petrolati /. 50.00 

Misce et fiat unguentum. 
Sig: — Apply to affected part once daily. 

ManRe Bath. 

Acidi carbolici 1500.00 

Sodii carbonatis 3000 00 

Nicotianse tabaci 10000.00 

Sapon viridi 3000.00 

Aquae bulliens 500000.00 

Misce et fiat infus. 
Sig: — Use for dip. 



Prescriptions. 163 



Dog — Rheumatism. 

Sodii salicylati 10.00 

Aquae destillatae 250.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Give teaspoonfui every 6 'hours. 

Wounds — Excessive Granulation. 

Acidi salicylati 45.00 

Acidi chromici 10.00 

Misce et fiat pulv. 
Sig: — Apply once daily until sufficient action 
is produced. 

Cow- — Constipation. 

Pulv. foliae nicotianae tabaci 50.00 

Sodii sulphatis 500.00 

Aquae communis 1000.00 

Misce et fiat mist. 
Sig: — ^Give at once. 

Mano-e Bath. 

Potassii hydroxidi 10000.00 

Nicotianse tabaci 12500.00 

Aquae buHiens 500,000.00 

Misce et fiat infus. 
Sig: — Use for dip. 

Cow — Stomachic — Catarrh of Stomach. 

Pulv. foliae nicotianae tabaci .100.00 

Sodii sulphatis 

Sodii chloridi aa250.00 

Misce, et fiat pulv. 
Sig: — ^Give tablespoonful on each feed. 



164 Posology and Prescriptions. 

Cat — Diarrhoea. 

Tincturse cinchonae 

Tincturae rhei aromaticus aa 25.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Give 10 drops four times daily. 

Anorexia. 
Use stomachics, (see Tonics and Stomachics.) 

Dog — Congestion of the Lungs. 

Tincturse aconiti 0.40 

Syrupi 30.00 

Misce et fiajt solutio. 
Sig: — Give teaspoonful every hour. 

Alopecia. 

Tincture of cantharides rubbed in the skin; 
soap liniment applied the same. 

Alcoholis 240.00 

Tincturae iodi 120.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Apply once daily for alopecia areata. 

Anemia. 

Fowlers solution of arsenic. 

Hair Tonic. 

Quininae sulphatis 15.00 

Aquae destillatae 240.00 

Olei sassafras 
Olei earophyllis 

Olei lavendulae aa 2.00 

Spiritus dilutus , 300.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Use as stimulant to hair follicles. 



Prescriptions. 165 



Horse — Congestion of the Lungs. 

Tincturse aconiti 8.00 

Aquae 240.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Give three tablespoonfuls every 2 hours. 



Horse — -Influenza. 

I^ 

Quininae sulphatis 10.00 

Pulv. radicis althaeae et aquae quant, suffic, 
fiat bolus. 

Sig: — Give at once. 

Horse — Pneumonia. 

Sodii salicylati 150.00 

Pulv. corticis cinchonse 

Pulv. radicis glycyrrhizse aa 25.00 

Aqiiae quant, suffic fiat boli No. IV. 
Sig: — ^Give one every 24 hours. 



Dog — Infectious Bowel Catarrh. 

I^ 

Saloli 1.00 

Quininae sulphatis 0.50 

Sacchari albi 0.50 

Misce et fiat pulv. No. X. 

Sig: — Give a powder every 6 hours. 

Horse — Influenza. 
I^ 

Saloli 25.00 

Pulv. radicis glycyrrhizae et aquae quant. 

suffic, fiat ibolus. 
Sig: — Give at once. Repeat in 24 hours if 

necessary. 



166 Posology and Prescriptions. 

Cow — Rheumatism. 

Acidi salicylati 75.00 

D. in pulv. No. IV. 
Sig: — Give a powder in pin< of water every 12 
hours. 



Dog- — Rheumatism. 

Saloli .....: 0.50 

Sacchari albi 1.00 

Misce et fiat pulv. No. V. 
Sig: — Give one powder every 8 hours. 



Cow — Chronic Indigestion. 

I^ 

Olei terebinthinse 50.00 

Decoct, seminis lini 250.00 

Misce et fiat emulsio. 

Sig: — Give at once. 



Cow — Foot and Mouth Disease. 

I^ 

Digit^Hni 0.05 

Spiritus dikitus '. 5.00 

Aquae 20.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 

Sig: — ^Give at once, intravenously. 

Horse^Chest Plague. 

Tincturse stropanthi 20.00 

Pulv. fructus juniperis 50.00 

Pulv. radicis althaeae 30.00 

Aquae quant, suffic fiat elect. 
Sig: — Give in two doses 24 hours apart. 



Prescriptions. 167 



Dog — Bronchitis. 

Acidi benzoici 2.00 

Sacchari 10.00 

Misce et fiat pulv. No. X. 
Sig: — Give a powder daily. 

Horse — Chest Plague. 

Pulv. digitalis foliae 10.00 

Vini rubri 500.00 

Misce et fiat mist. 
Sig: — Give at once. 

Dog — Valvular Insufficiency. 

Pulv. digitalis foliae 0.10 

Sacchari 1.00 

]\iisce et fiat pulv. No. X. 
Sig: — Give a powder daily. 

Horse — Hearts Weakness. 
I^ 

Pulv. digitalis foliae 10.00 

Pulv. fructus junipe.ris 100.00 

Pulv. radicis althaeae et aquae communis quant, 
suffic fiat massa, e qua form, boli No. IV. 
Sig: — Give a bolus daily. 

Dogs — Uncinaria-Ascarides. 

Wormseed oil 1.00 

Turpentine . 10 

Anise oil 1.00 

Castor oil 18.00 

Olive oil 12.00 

Mix. 
Dose for puppies under 8 weeks ^ teaspoonful. 



168 Po so logy and Prescriptions. 

Dog — Ascites. 

Infusi bulbi scillse. ... 60 00 

Succi jiiniperis 20.00 

Misce et fiat mist. 
Sig: — Give teaspoonful once daily. 

Dog — Ascites. 

Agurini 5.00 

Syrupi 10.00 

Aquae destillatse 150.00 

Sig: — Give teaspoonful every 4 hours. . 

Dog — Mange-Demodex. 

Olei aspidii 50.00 

Balsami peru 75.00 

Creolini 50.00 

Spiritus 500.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Use as indicated. 

Balanitis. 
Wash with 2% lysol solution; 2% creo- 
lin emulsion in water. 

Bots in Horses. 
Carbon disulphide in capsules, give 10 
c.c. in capsules for three doses. Follow 
with 500 c.c. linseed oil. 

Broken Wind — Heaves. 
Fowler's solution of arsenic. 

Bruises. 
Priessnitz poultice; antiphlogistine; 
camphor liniment. 



Prescriptions. 169 



Horse — Hearts Weakness. 

Caffeinae 0.30 

Aquae destillatae 10.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Give at once subcutaneously. 

Horse — Heart's Weakness. 

Seopolamini hydrobromici 0.025 

Aquae destillatae 10.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Give at once subcutaneously. 

Dog — Tape Worms. 

Chloroformi 4.00 

Oiei ricini 50.00 

Misce et fiat emulsio. 
Sig: — Give in 2 doses 12 hours apart. 

Eclampsia in Bitches. 

Chloroformi 4 . 00 

Syrupi 40 . 00 

Misce. 
Sig: — Give teaspoonful every hour until 
symptoms are relieved. 

Dog — Epilepsy. 

Sodii bromidi, 

Potassii bromidi aa 5.00 

Ammonii bromidi 2.50 

Aquae destillatae 150.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Give teaspoonful every 6 hours. 



170 Posology and Prescriptions. 

Dog — Bronchitis. 

Apomorphinae hydrochlor 0.05 

Acidi hydrochlor 1.00 

Aquse destillatae 250.00 

Misce et fia-t solutio. 
Sig: — Give teaspoonful every 3 hours. 



Dog — Emetic. 

Apomorphinae hydrochlor 0.1 

Aquae destillatae 20.0 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Give 2 c.c. subcutaneously. 

Cow — Licking Disease. 

Apomorphinae hydrochlor 0.50 

Aquae destillatae 25.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Give 5 c.c. subcutaneouslv once daily. 

Horse — Colic — Laminitis. 

Arecolinae hydrobrom 0.08 

Aquae destillatae 5.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Give at once subcutaneously. 



Endo-metritis. 

Acidi carbolici, 

Spiritus aa 50.00 

Aause 5000 . 00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Use as injection into uterus. 



Prescriptions. ITL 



Diphtheria in Birds. 

Acidi carbolici 5 . 00 

Glycerini, 

Aquae, destillatae aa 100.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Paint over the membrane with small 
brush. 

Dogs — Uncinaria-Ascarides. 

Santonin . 300 

Wormseed oil 1.500 

Oil anise 1.00 

Castor oil 22.00 

Olive oil 8.00 

Misce. 

Dose — ^ teaspoonful for puppies 8 weeks 
or over. 

Vienna Tar Liniment. 
B 

Picis liquidse, 

Flores sulpharis aa 100.00 

Sapon viridi. 

Spiritus aa 200.00 

Misce et fiat emulsio. 
Sig: — Use as indicated. 

Dog — Ascites. 

Infusi digitalis folise 60.00 

Diuretini 

Tincturae stropanthi aa 5.00 

Liquor, potassi acetatis 

Succi juniperis aa 25.00 

Misce et fiat mist. 
Sig: — Give teaspoonful every 6 hours. 



172 Posology and Prescriptions. 

Mange — Dog. 

Acidi carbolici, 

Spiritus aa 5.00 

Sapon viridi 50.00 

Misce et fiat emulsio. 
Sig: — Apply once dailv. 

Carbolic Acid Ointment. 

Acidi carbolici 2.00 

Petrolati 20 . 00 

Misce et fiat un^uentum. 
Si^:: — Apply externally as indicated. 



Dog — Chronic Eczema. 

Picis liquidse. 

Sapon viridi aa 50.00 

Spiritus 25 . 00 

Misce et fiat emulsio. 
Sig: — Use once daily. 

Tar Ointment — Mange — Eczema. 

Picis liquidae 5.00 

Petrolati 50.00 

Misce et fiat un^uentum. 
oig: — Use once daily. 

Sheep — Mange. 

Creolini, 

Spiritus aa 100.00 

Sapou viridi 800.00 

Misce et fiat emulsio. 
Sig: — Use once daily. 



Prescriptions. 17 



Dog — Mange. 

Beta-naptholi 5 . 00 

Petrolati 50.00 

Misce et fiat iitip-uentum. 
Sig: — Apply once daily. 

Dog — Chronic Eczema. 

Beta-naptholi 10 . 00 

Spiritus 100 . 00 

Misce. 
Sig: — Apply once daily. 

Dog — Mange — Eczema. 

Resorcini 12.00 

Aquae 240 . 00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Apply once daily. 

Dog — Mange — Eczema. 

Ichthyoli 10.00 

Aetheris 
S-oiritus 

Aquae destillatae aa 30.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Apply once daily. 

Dog — Bronchitis-Distemper. 

Morphinse hydrochloras 0.20 

Apomorphinae hydrochloras 0.05 

Acidi hydrochlorici 1.00 

Aquae destillatae 250.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Give teaspoonful every 4 hours. 



174 Posology and Prescriptions. 

Cow — Milk Fever. 
/^ 

Caffeinse salicylati 2.00 

Aquae destillatse 20.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Give at once, subcuta,neously. 

Horse — Colic. 

Morphinae sulphatis 0.40 

Aquae destillatae 10.00 

Miisce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Give at once subcutaneously. 

Dog* — Cough. 

Codeinae phosphorici 0.30 

Syrupi althaeae 10.00 

Aquae destillatae .150.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Give teaspoonful every 3 hours. 

Local Anaesthesia and Astringent. 

Cocainae hydrochloras 0.50 

Adrenalin chloridi (1-1000 sol)... 10.00 

Aquae destillatae 30.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Use as indicated. 

Dog — Heart's Weakness. 

Spiritus dil 10.00 

Scopolam. hydrobrom 0.02 

M. ft. solutio. 
Sig: — Give in 2 doses 12 hours apart, sub- 
cutaneously. 



Prescriptions. I'o 



Eclampsia in Bitches. 

Morphinse sulphatis 0.100 

Aquae destillatae 10.00 

Misce et hsut solutio. 
Sig: — Give in 2 doses 4-6 hours apart. 

Horse — Heart's Weakness. 

Atropines sulphatis 0.10 

Aquae destillatae 10.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Give at once subcutaneously. 

Burns. 
Equal parts of lime water and linseed 
oil. 

Dog — Anaesthetic. 

Morphinae sulphatis 0.10 

Atropinae suphatis 0.006 

Aquae 1.25 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Give subcutaneously 20-30 minutes be- 
fore operating. For small dogs give 
half the amount. 

Horse — -Oxyuris Curvula. 

Tincturae ferri chloridi 60.00 

Aquae 1000.00 

Misce. 
Sig: — Inject into rectum. 

Foot and Mouth Disease. 
Wash parts with antiseptics. Disinfect 
stable thoroughly. 



176 Posology and Prescriptions. 

Absorbent. 

Potassii iodidi 8.00 

Pulv. iodi 4.00 

Camphorse 16 . 00 

Spiritus vini rect 120.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Apply with friction to enlargement. 

Horse — Vesicant (Blister.) 

Hydrargyri iodidi rubri 4 . 00 

Ichthyoli 5.00 

Petrolati 15.00 

Misce et fiat unguentum. 
Sig: — To be thoroughly rubbed in for 10 
minutes. 



Horse — Vesicant (Blister.) 

Hydrargyri chloridi cor 30.00 

Spiritus 

Glycerini aa 60.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Apply once every 4 days for ring- 
bones, spavins, etc. 



Horse — Anaemia — Tonic. 

Acidi arsenosi 3.00 

Pulv. nucis vomicae 12.00 

Ferri sulphatis 120.00 

Pulv. radicis zingiberis 60.00 

Pulv. radicis gentianse 90.00 

Misce et fiat pulv. 
Sig: — Tablespoonful twice daily in feed. 



Pos.-n 



Prescriptions. 177 



Dog — Eczema. 

Beta naptholi. 

Ichthyoli aa 10.00 

Olei oIiv3q 200.00 

Misce et fiat emulsio. 
Sig: — Apply sufficient amount to saturate 
the surface diseased. 



Horse — Dog — Ring Worm. 

Sulphuris iodidi 10 . 00 

Petrolati 30.00 

Misce et fiat unguentum. 
Sig: — Apply once daily. 

Cow — Mastitis. 

Camphorse tritae 10.00 

Ext. belladonnse fid 5.00 

Petrolati 60.00 

Misce et fiat unguentum. 
Sig: — Apply by friction to the udder. 

Horse — Ascarides (Round Worms.) 

Thymoli 10.00 

Pulv. radicis althaese et aquae com. 
q. s. ft. bolus. 
Sig: — Give at once. 

Dog — Rheumatism. 

Camphorse tritse 5.00 

Spiritus 75 . 00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig: — Apply once daily. 



178 Posology and Prescripiions. 

Dermatitis. 

Hydrargyri chloridi mitis. 
Acidi tannici. 

Zinci oxidi. aa 60.00 

Olei ad'ipis q. s. ft. ungt. 
Sig: — Apply once daily. 

Horse — Vesicant (Blister.) 

n 

Olei tiglii 15.00 

Olei lini 500.00 

Olei terebinthinse 120.00 

Camphorae tritae 30.00 

Misce et fiat emulsio. 
Sig: — Apply once daily. 

Ichthyol Ointment. 

Ichthyoli 5.00 

Petrolati 50 . 00 

Misce et fiat unRuentum. 
Sig: — Use as indicated. 

Lugol's Solution. 

lodi 5 00 

Potassii iodidi 10.00 

Aquae destillatae 100.00 

Misce et fiat solutio. 

Lugol's Ointment. 

lodi 1.00 

Potassii iodidi 2.50 

Petrolati ..: 25.00 

Misce et fiat unguentum. 



Prescriptions. 179 



Mu'ller's Fluid (Fixing Sol. for Tissues.) 

Potassii dichromici 25.00 

Sodii sulphatis 10 . 00 

Aquae destillatae 1000.00 

Misce fiat solutio. 

Horse — Bronchitis 

Creosoti 15 . 00 

Pulv. radicus glycyrrhizae 50.00 

Pulv. radicis althaeae, et aquae 
com. q. s. f. massa, e qua form, 
pillulse No. III. 
Sig: — Give a pill daily. 






INDEX. 

D. 

Deliquescent Salts 12 

Doses for Hypodermic Injection 56 

Drops in Fluidrachm 50 

E. 

Effects of Exposure of Chemicals to Light and 

Air 44 

Efflorescent Salts 12 

Equivalents in Weights and Measures 5 

F. 

Freezing Mixtures 45 

P. 

Poisons and Their Treatment 37 

R. 

Rules for Incompatibility of Drugs 93 

T. 

To Make Solutions of Various Strengths 9 

Table of Therapeutical Agents 13 

Table of Thermometry 53 

Table of Solubility of Drugs 9 

Table of Specific Gravities 46 

Table of Utero-Gestation 55 



182 Index 

Temperatures of Healthy Body 54 

Therapeutical Agents Defined 29 

Therapeutical Classification of Drugs 15 

V. 

Veterinary Doses 58 

Weights and Measures 4 



Index 183 



PRESCRIPTION INDEX. 

FOR HORSES. 

Anaemia 176, 152, 150. 148, 109,, 102 

Ascarides 177, 142, 105 

Bone Diseases 153 

Bone Diseases of Foals 107, 106 

Bots 168 

Bronchitis 156, 152 150, 147, 141, 97, 96 

Bronchitis, Fetid 113 

Canker 149, 129 

Catarrh of Bladder 127 

Catarrh of Bowels 158, 152, 115 

Catarrh of Bowels, Infectious 104 

Catarrh, Bronchial . 158 

Catarrh of Respiratory Tract 98 

Catarrh of Stomach 137, 97, 96 

Cathartic 95 

Caustic 110 

Chest Plague 167, 166, 120 

Colic 174, 170, 161, 159, 158, 157, 154, 144, 

141, 139, 128 and 117 

Colic, Flatulent 132 

Congestion of Lungs 165 

Constipation 154, 139, 138 95 

Cystitis 130 

Dermatitis 178, 146, 145 

Diabetes Insipidus 108 

Diarrhea 149, 145, 143, 140, 138, 124, 116, 103, 99 

Dropsy 133 

Expectorant 150, 141, 123, 116, 106 



184 Index 



Fever, Intermittent 123 

Fever, Septic 134 

Heart Weakness. .175, 169, 167, 159, 158, 136, 133, 

121 and ] 20 

Icterus 139 

Laminitis 170, iTl 

Influenza 165, 157, 124, 111, 106, 105 

Leukemia 150 

Lungs, Gangrene of 128 

Mange 113 

Mange, Summer 107 

Myotic 119 

Purpura Hemorrhagica 145 

Pneumonia 165, 158, 136, 133, 130, 125, 120, 111 

Poisoning, Eserine 118 

Poisoning Morphine 118 

Purgative 138, 119, 118 

Rheumatism 161, 125, 122 

Rachitis 107, 106 

Spinal Paralysis 160 

Septicaemia 144, 112 

Spavin 178, 176, 149, 104, 103 

Stomach, Ulcerated 100 

Stomachic 138, 136, 131 

Tetanus 161 

Thrush 162 

Thumps 136 

Tonic 176, 152, 137 

Valvular Insufficiency 120 

Wash, External 141 

Weakness, Digestive 136 

Worms, Rectal 175, 138 



Index 185 



Weakness, Heart 175, 169, 167, 159, 158, 136, 

133, 121 and 120 

Worms, Round 142 

FOR CATTLE. 

Actinomycosis 108, 155 

Aptha 166 

Catarrh, Bronchial 133 

Catarrh of Stomach 132, 159, 163 

Cathartic 96 

Constipation 95, 100, 122, 163 

Diarrhea of Calves 140, 153 

Dystokia 143 

Endo-Metritis 170 

Galacta^ogue 106, 132 

Heart Stimulant 160 

Impaction of Rumen 139 

Indigestion, Acute 138 

Indigestion, Chronic 119, 163 

Laxative 119 

Licking Disease 116, 170 

Mastitis 177 

Milk Fever 108, 122, 160, 174 

Milk Powder 106, 132 

Paralysis of Bowels 161 

Parturient Paresis 108, 122, 160, 174 

Parturient Apoplexy 108, 122, 160, 174 

Poisoning. Lead 109 

Poisoning, Metallic 1 09 

Purgative 119 

Rheumatism 125, 166 

Septicaemia 144 



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Stomachic 130, 134, 163 

Texas Fever, Dip 109 

Tonic 159 

Uterine Wash 100, 104 

FOR DOGS. 

Anaesthetic 175 

Antiseptic 154, 155, 156, 157 

Anaemia 148, 151 

Ascarides 137, 142, 167, 168, 171 

Ascites 120, 121, 133, 159, 171 

Bronchitis 117, 167, 170, 173 

Bronchitis, Fetid 127 

Carminative i31 

Catarrh, Bronchial 98 

Catarrh, Gastric 102, 124, 127, 137, 154 

Catarrh, Infectious, of Bowels 105, 114, 117, 

154 and 165 

Catarrh of Bladder 127, 128, 133 

Chorea 144, 151 

Constipation 139, 158 

Cough 117, 150, 174 

Cystitis 130, 131 

Diarrhea 99, 144 

Distemper 112, 116, 149, 151, 155, 173 

Diuretic 134 

Eclampsia l69, 175 

Eczema 103, 129, 142 147, 151, 162, 172, 

173 and 177 

Emetic ..115, 123, 146, 147, 170 

Enteritis 132 



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Epilepsy 101, 108, 169 

Favus 135, 177 

Fleas 143 

Heart Stimulant 15S, 174 

Icterus 140 

Impaction, of Bowels 158 

Leukaemia 103, 125, 148 

Mange 108, 114, 115, 129, 151, 157, 172, 173 

Myocarditis 121 

Mange, Demodex 113, 167 

Otorrhea 115, 126, 142, 155, 156 

Pneumonia . . - 105, 124 

Poison, Carbolic Acid 96 

Purgative 97 

Pyemia 135 

Rachitis 153 

Rheumatism 126, 135, 163, 177 

Salivation 159 

Stimulant, Heart 158 

Stomach, Ulcerated 100, 144 

Stomatitis 136, 142 

Tonic 149, 160 

Uncinaria 167, 171 

Valvular Insufficiency 121, 167 

Vomiting 113 

Worms, Round 137, 142, 167 

Worms, Tape 101, 141, 148, 169 

FOR SHEEP. 

Alopecia 164 

Constipation 96 

Dip 106, 120, 150, 151 



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Licking Disease 102, 116, 147, 148 

Mange 150, 151, 157, 172 

Worms, Luno- 127 

Worms, Stomach 113 

FOR PIGS. 

Anaesthetic 162 

Catarrh, Bronchial 98 

Constipation 98 

Emetic 100, 101, 122, 146 

Lung Worms 162 

Thumps 136 

FOR CATS. 

Catarrh of Bowels 124 

Diarrhea 164 

Fleas 143 

Tonic 160 

FOR BIRDS. 

Diphtheria 114, 171 

Favus 135 

Intestinal Antiseptic 150 

Lice 132 

MISCELLANEOUS FORMULAE. 

Abortion, Infectious 140 

Acne 140 

Airol Paste 102 

Anaesthetic, Local , Ill, 119, 174 



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Absorbent 176 

Antiseptic Solution. .115, 137, 146, 148, 154, 155, 

156 and 157 

Abscess 140 

Alopaecia 164 

Astringent 143, 146, 154, 174 

Anorexia 164 

Burrows Solution 99 

Burns 175 

Balanitis 168 

Blister 143, 149 

Bruises 168 

Cantharides Oil 143 

Carlsbad Salts 152 

Caustic 101, 103, 110, 149 

Conjunctivitis 99, 100, 105, 110, 145, 146 

Decubitus 134 

Dermatitis 178 

Disinfectant 107 

Eczema 103, 162 

Eczema, Weeping- 99 

Eye, Solution for Examination 118 

Eye Wash 97 

Epistaxis 135 

Haemorrhage, External 98 

Haemorrhage, Internal 98 

Hair Tonic 164 

Laryngitis 145 

Liniment 97, 122, 123, 131 

Liniment, Vienna Tar 109, 171 

Lugol's Solution 178 

Mange, Bath 163 



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Mouth Wash 126 

Muller's Fluid 179 

Myotic 119, 161 

Ointment, Ichthyol 178 

Ointment Camphor 134 

Ointment, Lugol's 178 

Ointment, Carbolic Acid 172 

Ointment, Cocaine Ill 

Ointment, Tar 129, 172 

Ointment, Salicylic Acid 126 

Ointment, Pink 145 

Preserving- Solution 126 

Schleich's Local Anaesthetic 110 

Stomatitis 131, 136 

Strew Powder 114, 141, 157 

Uterine Injection 100, 104, 143 

Villate's Solution 101 

White Lotion 102 

Wounds 110, 112, 114, 129, 141, 148, 154, 155, 

156 and 157 



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